Struck or run over by rolling powered vehicle · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at J & D Produce, Inc., 7310 N Expressway 281, EDINBURG, TEXAS 78542
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was caught between a moving tractor and a towed planter. He suffered broken ribs and contusions to his feet.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersTractor, unspecified
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