Nonroadway noncollision jack-knifed or ran off driving surface · Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at COMMUNITY WASTE DISPOSAL, LP, 2010 California Crossing, DALLAS, TEXAS 75220
on — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified, affecting the Knee(s).
Final narrative
A maintenance employee was moving a forklift from the loading dock when the forklift fell off the dock. The employee was struck by the overhead portion of the roll bar, injuring his right knee. He was hospitalized and underwent surgery.
Hospitalized Knee(s) Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
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