Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Dimex, LLC, 28305 Route 7, MARIETTA, OHIO 45750
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was in the dock area speaking with a Towmotor operator when he got pinched between two Towmotors, injuring his right lower leg. He was hospitalized.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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