Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at GREEN CIRCLE GROWERS, INC., 51051 US HWY. 20, OBERLIN, OHIO 44074
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
A tow tractor struck an employee, pinning her against another tow tractor. She suffered an injury to her lower left leg and was hospitalized.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c
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