Pedestrian struck by vehicle in road work zone unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Reece Albert Inc., Loop 250 and A street, MIDLAND, TEXAS 79702
on — Fractures , affecting the Leg(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was struck by a vehicle in a road work zone and sustained a fractured leg.
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