Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached · Intracranial injuries, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Fire-Teck LLC, 12950 CR 411, TYLER, TEXAS 75706
on — Intracranial injuries, unspecified, affecting the brain.
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Final narrative
The employee was performing repairs on a fire truck while the truck's cab was being held up in a tilted position by a safety latch. The pivot point on the cab broke and released the cab lock. The cab fell from its tilted position and the employee was crushed between the engine and cab frame. The employee sustained severe head trauma.
HospitalizedBrainFire truck, other emergency equipment truck
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