TOLEDO, OHIO—
D&R Demolition
Pedestrian struck by vehicle propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at D&R Demolition, Monroe Street and Promedica Parkway, TOLEDO, OHIO 43606 on — Fractures, affecting the multiple trunk locations.
Final narrative
On December 7, 2015 an employee was opening a construction gate for a dump truck to enter when a passenger vehicle tried to pass the dump truck and struck the dump truck. When the passenger vehicle struck the dump truck it hit the employee resulting in fractured ribs and a fractured pelvis and a head laceration.
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