Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Hello Fresh, 2700 Market Street, IRVING, TEXAS 75062
on — Fractures , affecting the Hip joint(s).
Final narrative
An employee was moving carts to a staging location when they were struck by another cart and they fell to the concrete floor. The employee sustained a fractured left hip.
Hospitalized Hip joint(s) Utility carts, hand trucks, dollies
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