Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Endrizzi Contracting, Inc., 2889 IL-178, UTICA, ILLINOIS 61373
on — Amputations, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was approaching a skid steer from behind when the skid steer turned and struck the employee, crushing the employee's foot, ankle, and lower right leg. The employee suffered blunt force trauma and lost part of the lower leg.
HospitalizedAmputationLower leg(s)Skid steer loaders, mini loaders
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