CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA—
Southern Shingles Roofing Materials and Supplies
Roadway noncollision incident, n.e.c. · Crushing injuries
Final narrative
An employee drove off the road while delivering shingles with a forklift. The forklift overturned and crushed the employee.
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