Struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery · Fractures and surface, flesh wounds
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Werner Enterprises, Inc., 2801 SW 11th St., OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73128
on — Fractures and surface, flesh wounds , affecting the Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was releasing the 5th wheel level on the hitch when the parking brake was released. The truck tire ran over the employee's foot causing open lacerations and fractures.
Hospitalized Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified Other semi, tractor-trailer
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