Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at H-E-B, LP, 4750 Wendland, TEMPLE, TEXAS 76504
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was driving a powered pallet truck when it veered left toward a rack. The employee jumped off; the pallet truck continued to move forward and struck the employee's right foot, causing multiple deep lacerations.
HospitalizedFoot (feet), unspecifiedForklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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