Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Worldwide Flight Services, Inc., 19115 Lee Rd Bldg C Ste 220, HUMBLE, TEXAS 77338
on — Fractures, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was offloading cargo at the airport and was struck by a forklift, resulting in a broken tibia/fibula and lacerations to the thigh and foot/ankle.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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