Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in roadway · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Delaware City Refining Company, LLC, 4550 Wrangle Hill Road, DELAWARE CITY, DELAWARE 19706
on — Fractures, affecting the thigh(s).
Final narrative
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Delaware City Refining Company employee was walking to his work location on 1/23/16, at approximately 1:00 AM during an intense snow event. As he was walking, he stopped on the side of the road to allow a snow-plowing pickup truck to pass and then crossed the street. The pickup truck reversed and its back bumper contacted the employee from behind, fracturing his femur. He was hospitalized.
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