Vehicle struck object or animal on side of roadway · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Complete Sweep Services, Inc., 5935 Airport Freeway, HALTOM CITY, TEXAS 76117
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was operating a sweeper truck and hit a guardrail, suffering a deep laceration above his right ankle.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Street sweeping and cleaning machinery
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