Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at American Red Cross, 111 Southwest Blvd, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS 66103
on — Fractures, affecting the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was clipped by a semi-truck while driving a company bus. The employee was taking photos of the damage when the semi attempted to flee the scene and struck the employee, chipping a bone in the employee's neck.
HospitalizedNeck, except internal location of diseases or disordersSemi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
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