Pedestrian struck by vehicle in work zone, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, Intersecion of Quitman St. and West Street , HOUSTON, TEXAS 77026
on — Fractures, affecting the arm(s), unspecified.
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Final narrative
Two employees were working in a manhole within a roadwork zone. A vehicle crossed into the work zone and struck the employees. One of them suffered multiple fractures and was hospitalized.
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