Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Flex-N-Gate Texas, LLC, 2150 Bardin Rd., GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS 75050
on — Fractures , affecting the Foot(feet) and leg(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was walking in a metal welding area. A forklift struck the employee in the left leg, causing a laceration and fracture to their left lower leg/foot. The employee was hospitalized.
Hospitalized Foot(feet) and leg(s) n.e.c. Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
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