Pedestrian struck by vehicle propelled by another vehicle in work zone · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at NEW ENTERPRISE STONE & LIME COMPANY, INCORPORATED, Interstate 95 East Mile 42.6, LEVITTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 19057
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the multiple trunk locations.
Final narrative
An employee was working on a road crew that was replacing asphalt in a closed left lane when a vehicle involved in a high-speed police pursuit entered the left lane road closure area. The speeding vehicle swerved around a state police vehicle stationed at the construction site and struck another vehicle. One of the vehicles struck the employee, who suffered a punctured lung; a ruptured spleen; and lacerations to the right knee, ankle, and wrist.
An employee was working the night shift on the PA Turnpike, moving traffic signs for the blacktopping crew. The employee climbed over the jersey barrier where a bridge was demolished so he could retrieve personal items. The employee fell approximately 15 feet off the bridge onto Meetinghouse Road, fracturing the foot and ankle.
An employee was struck by a pickup truck after the driver of a truck mounted attenuator struck the pickup, pushing it into the employee. The employee sustained a fractured hip, a fractured foot, and a traumatic brain injury.
Employees were preparing to clean the eastbound lanes of a highway bridge when a vehicle swerved and struck the arrow board trailer and truck. The injured employee was then struck by the trailer and suffered a femur fracture.
An employee and a co-worker were preparing to block off the side of a road for a utility crew. The employee was picking up traffic cones while the co-worker was towing an arrow board with a truck. A vehicle crossed two lanes of traffic and entered the work zone, striking the arrow board that was being towed. The board subsequently struck the employee, resulting in a fractured left hand, fractured ribs on the right side, and a contusion to their right forearm.
Employees were putting up traffic control signs when a car stopped on the interstate. The car was then struck by a semi-truck, forcing the car into the injured employee. They sustained a shoulder fracture.
An employee was outside a company truck, placing safety cones around it to secure a working area. Two vehicles collided on the road; one of them then went out of control and struck the employee, who suffered broken ribs, a broken orbital socket, hip and leg injuries, and a concussion.
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