Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Central Farmers Coop, Intersection of 425th Avenue and 264th Avenue, FARMER, SOUTH DAKOTA 57311
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
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Final narrative
An employee was performing work between a tender truck and an applicator truck. The applicator truck coasted forward and pinned the employee between the two vehicles. The employee sustained multiple fractured ribs.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersTruck-motorized freight hauling and utility, n.e.c
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