Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Iron Horse Terminals LLC, 11800 US Highway 90, BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77713
on — Abrasions, scratches, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was operating a four-wheeler. The employee tried to turn to avoid a train approaching at about 5 miles per hour; the four-wheeler's tires hung up on the tracks, and the train struck its front tires and caused it to roll. The employee suffered scrapes along the side of his torso and upper leg.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Train, locomotive, rail car, unspecified
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