Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at YRC Freight, 200 N. Belt Line Road, IRVING, TEXAS 75061
on — Fractures, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was struck by a customer's forklift while delivering freight, resulting in broken bones in both feet.
HospitalizedFoot (feet), unspecifiedForklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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