Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Trane U.S. Inc. , 6200 Troup Hwy. , TYLER, TEXAS 75707
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee ran into a flatbed trailer while driving a golf cart, suffering rib fractures that required hospitalization.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersGolf cart, personnel transport cart
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