Pedestrian struck by vehicle in roadway, unspecified · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Hofstra University, Hofstra University, HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK 11549
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was struck by a car when he was crossing the street to perform grounds duties on the opposite side of the university campus. The employee sustained scrapes to the head, lacerations to the neck and contusions on both legs.
HospitalizedNeck, except internal location of diseases or disordersAutomobile
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