Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Dollar General Distribution Center, 6601 Cal Turner Dr., SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78220
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was moving items in the distribution warehouse when a modified electric pallet jack operator struck him, severely lacerating his lower left leg. He was hospitalized and had surgery.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Pallet jack-powered
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