Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at South Plains Staffing, South of Andrews Highway 176 and Sulfur Draw RC, BIG SPRING, TEXAS 79720
on — Fractures, affecting the upper and lower limb(s).
Final narrative
An employee was replacing a waterline and moving equipment with a loader when they were struck by a front-end wheel loader. They sustained arm and leg fractures.
HospitalizedUpper and lower limb(s)Loaders, unspecified
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