Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area unspecified · Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sysco Houston, 24600 Katy Freeway, KATY, TEXAS 77494
on — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries, affecting the Head and trunk.
Final narrative
A delivery driver was loading cases onto a pallet while standing at the back of his trailer. A sports utility vehicle struck the driver, knocking him 10 to 20 feet in the other direction. The employee sustained a concussion and a pneumothorax.
Hospitalized Head and trunk Sports utility vehicle (SUV)
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