Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Bureau of Prisons FCC Petersburg, P.O. Box 90026, PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA 23804
on — Crushing injuries, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was sweeping up in a loading dock area when a truck hit him, crushing his ribs.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersTruck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
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