HOUSTON, TEXAS—
Robinson Iron & Metal CO., Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, n.e.c. · Amputations
Final narrative
An employee was preparing to board a front-end loader at the end of the work day. He was standing at the base of the equipment when he was struck by a material handler. The employee was then dragged 15-20 feet by the material handler, resulting in head abrasions and a fractured left leg that was medically amputated.
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