Pedestrian struck by vehicle in roadway, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Waterman Communities Foundation, Inc., 250 Brookfield Avenue, MOUNT DORA, FLORIDA 32757
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was struck by a car while crossing the road. The employee suffered a back injury.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedAutomobile
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