GRETNA, LOUISIANA—
PeopleReady INC
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in roadway, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at PeopleReady INC, 51 Westbank Expressway, GRETNA, LOUISIANA 70053 on — Fractures, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was attempting to mount the step of a moving garbage truck when he missed the step and his right foot became wedged under the truck's wheel. He fractured his right foot with a possible amputation.
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