OLIVE BRANCH, MISSISSIPPI—
LEHMAN-ROBERTS COMPANY
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in work zone · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at LEHMAN-ROBERTS COMPANY, 7140 Hwy 178, OLIVE BRANCH, MISSISSIPPI 38654 on — Fractures, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
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Final narrative
On August 16, 2018, an employee was using a shovel to help a motor grader operator clean off the road in preparation for milling when he was struck by a dump truck, fracturing his right tibia and pelvis. He was hospitalized and had surgery.
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