MAITE, GUAM—
California Pacific Technical Services
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in work zone · Cuts and abrasions or bruises
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at California Pacific Technical Services, Route 8, MAITE, GUAM 96910 on — Cuts and abrasions or bruises, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was moving and rearranging traffic cones on the shoulder of the road when a car struck him from behind. He was hospitalized for a possible fracture to his lower leg, lacerations to his right cheek and right lower lip, and abrasions around his face and arms.
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