Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Aerotek, 5328 La-70, SORRENTO, LOUISIANA 70778
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the foot (feet) and ankle(s).
Final narrative
A temporary employee was driving a utility terrain vehicle on a dirt road when it rolled. The employee's left foot was caught under the vehicle, and the employee suffered an injury to the foot and ankle.
HospitalizedFoot (feet) and ankle(s)Off-road passenger vehicles-powered, n.e.c
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