Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at R & D Maintenance Services Inc, 137 Barry Belanger St, HOUMA, LOUISIANA 70363
on — Fractures, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was taking pictures of a crane setup when they were run over by a forklift. The employee sustained fractures to their back, hip, and ankle.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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