Pedestrian vehicular incident, unspecified · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Hwy 90 & Hwy 71, MARIANNA, FLORIDA 32446
on — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
A truck struck an employee while he was jogging as part of physical training. He suffered multiple serious injuries.
HospitalizedNonclassifiableTruck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
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