Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Kenney Manufacturing Company, 1000 Jefferson Blvd., WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND 02886
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was walking towards his car in the parking lot after his work shift was over. A car backed out of a parking spot, then drove forward striking the employee. The injured employee sustained a laceration to his left foot.
HospitalizedFoot (feet), unspecifiedAutomobile
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