Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at TRAMONTINA USA,INC., 12955 WEST AIRPORT BLVD., SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77478
on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was walking to the processing area when she was struck by a forklift carrying stacked pallets. The employee fell to the floor. The forklift then reversed with the employee caught on the pallet, causing her to be dragged by the vehicle. She sustained a fractured left ankle.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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