Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in roadway · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Labor Ready, 1002 Featherstone Circle, OCOEE, FLORIDA 34761
on — Fractures, affecting the foot(feet) and leg(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
On 8/18/2015, a garbage truck's front tire ran over and broke an employee's foot and leg. The employee had exited the front cab of the truck while it was still moving to pick up trash. The employee required surgery.
HospitalizedFoot(feet) and leg(s), unspecifiedGarbage, recycling, or refuse truck
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