Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, n.e.c. · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at WAURIKA LIVESTOCK COMMISSION CO., HWY 81 SOUTH, WAURIKA, OKLAHOMA 73573
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
A forklift-loader operator was moving feed for cattle inside a pen when a cow charged the operator. The operator quickly spun the loader around to avoid the cow and struck an employee standing nearby, pinning him against a fence/gate inside the pen. The employee suffered internal injuries with cuts and lacerations.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersSkid steer loaders, mini loaders
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