COLUMBUS, OHIO—
Big Lots
Pedestrian struck by vehicle propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Big Lots, 300 Phillipi Road, COLUMBUS, OHIO 43228 on — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
An employee was standing next to a golf cart when it was struck by a high lift fork truck. The golf cart then struck the employee in the upper thigh, causing internal bleeding and possibly deep bruising.
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