Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle on side of road · Intracranial injuries, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Goodwill Contract Services, Inc., 1700 S. New Rd., WACO, TEXAS 76711
on — Intracranial injuries, unspecified, affecting the brain.
Final narrative
An employee was picking up trash on the roadway. She finished picking up the trash and got into the truck. A blanket in the truck blew out onto the road. She stopped the truck, pulled into the emergency lane, and got out to retrieve the blanket when she was struck by a passing pickup truck. She sustained extensive head trauma.
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