Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Wepack Transload, 1569 S Church St, PARIS, TEXAS 75460
on — Fractures , affecting the Trunk and other lower extremities.
Final narrative
An employee was assisting in the unloading of timber crane mats from a flatbed trailer. During the operation, the load shifted and fell from the trailer, striking the employee. They sustained multiple fractures to their pelvis and legs and were hospitalized.
Hospitalized Trunk and other lower extremities Structural elements n.e.c.
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