AUSTIN, TEXAS—
HEB
Collision between a moving and standing vehicle, nonroadway · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at HEB , 4001 North Lamar, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78756 on — Fractures, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was operating a power jack. As he was walking backwards he was caught between his power jack and another stationary power jack. The power jack he was operating rolled over his right foot causing a laceration and multiple fractures.
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