Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Republic Harley Davidson, 12707 Southwest Freeway, STAFFORD, TEXAS 77477
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
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Final narrative
An employee was moving a motorcycle from the service area to the pre-owned area. The employee lost control of the motorcycle, jumped off, and the motorcycle fell on top of him. He was hospitalized with broken ribs and a punctured lung.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersMotorcycle, moped, dirt bike
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