VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI—
Nexion Health at Vicksburg, Inc.
Struck or run over by rolling powered vehicle · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Nexion Health at Vicksburg, Inc., 2850 Porters Chapel Rd., VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI 39180 on — Fractures, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee parked the van. The employee tried to stop the van as it rolled away and his left foot was struck by the van and fractured.
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