Pedestrian struck by vehicle in work zone, unspecified · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Capitol Paving of DC Inc., 25th Street SE, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20018
on — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
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