Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Coca-Cola, 4500 Groves Road, COLUMBUS, OHIO 43232
on — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
An employee was struck by a powered industrial vehicle.
HospitalizedNonclassifiableIndustrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, unspecified
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