Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area · Intracranial injuries, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Outback Scooters, LLC, 8762 Thomas Dr, PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA 32408
on — Intracranial injuries, unspecified, affecting the brain.
Final narrative
An employee was supervising a go-kart track when he was struck by an oncoming go-kart, resulting in a head injury and bruises on his legs.
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