Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area unspecified · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Dix Industries, Inc, 400 RL Ostos Road, BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS 78521
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Upper and lower extremities n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee was walking toward a stacker machine to get a strap off the rear tire when he was struck and run over by a stacker machine. He sustained multiple severe injuries including crushed legs, an injury to his lower left torso, and a lacerated left arm. The injuries resulted in an amputation to the employee's left arm and leg.
HospitalizedAmputation Upper and lower extremities n.e.c. Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
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