Southern Methodist University
Collision with stationary object, nonroadway — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Southern Methodist University | Report ID | 2025054815 |
| Address | 3030 Bush Ave | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75205 |
| Event Date | May 21, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Collision with stationary object, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport powered, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Walls | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.82000, -96.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was driving a utility task vehicle (UTV) around campus collecting trash. While performing a U-turn the UTV became lodged against the curb. While freeing the UTV, it launched forward and collided with a wall adjacent to the curb. The steering wheel jerked and fractured their wrist. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 21, 2025, a worker at Southern Methodist University in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as collision with stationary object, nonroadway, with industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport powered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 304 severe injury reports involving "Collision with stationary object, nonroadway" incidents in our database. Browse all Collision with stationary object, nonroadway injuries.
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