Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Zekelman Industries, 710 Swanner Loop, KILLEEN, TEXAS 76543
on — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
An employee was spotting for a lift while it was moving a modular unit. The modular unit swayed and struck the employee, crushing him against a stationary modular unit. The employee was hospitalized with blood vessel damage requiring surgery.
HospitalizedNonclassifiableIndustrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, unspecified
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