Pedestrian struck by vehicle in work zone, unspecified · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Long Fence Company, Inc., I-95 north bound mm 0.03, UPLAND, PENNSYLVANIA 19015
on — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
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Final narrative
At approximately 1:45 p.m. on 5/8/2020, an employee was struck by a vehicle that entered a work zone on I-95.
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