Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at PRIMORIS T&D SERVICES, LLC., 8430 Photonics Dr., TRINITY, FLORIDA 34655
on — Fractures, affecting the thigh(s).
Final narrative
An employee was walking toward a bucket trailer truck, 6 feet off the road. A car fishtailed out of control and struck the truck and the employee, breaking the employee's left femur.
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