Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc., 5071 Elm Ave., LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79404
on — Fractures, affecting the arm(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
The mast of a forklift came down, striking and breaking an employee's right arm.
HospitalizedArm(s), unspecifiedForklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
More severe injuries at Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc.
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On November 12, 2021, at 9:45 AM, an employee was using a pallet jack to deliver goods to the front door of a school. As he started to turn, the load shifted and began to fall. The material fell and struck his left leg and hip, resulting in a broken left femur.
Two employees were struck by the rotary table of a drilling rig while installing caisson. Employee 1 suffered multiple fractures, internal injuries, and head trauma. Employee 2 suffered multiple fractures, internal injuries, spinal injury, and head trauma.
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