Nonroadway collision with other vehicle, unspecified · Other traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Lowe's, 11333 E Northwest Hwy, DALLAS, TEXAS 75238
on — Other traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
An employee was at the back of a building, unloading a truck of goods using a forklift. A truck entered the back driveway (followed by a police car) and struck the employee on the forklift. The employee suffered internal bleeding.
HospitalizedNonclassifiableForklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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