Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at SSA San Juan Inc., Avenue C Final, Muelle M, SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO 00920
on — Amputations, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was walking behind a top loader when the top loader operator reversed the equipment to pick up a container. The employee's right foot was struck and caught on the top loader wheel, resulting in an amputation below the knee.
HospitalizedAmputationLower leg(s)Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c
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