Pedestrian struck by vehicle on side of road, n.e.c. · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at PMG Communications LLC, 385 Maple Ave, GLEN ROCK, NEW JERSEY 07452
on — Fractures, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
An employee was taping fiber cable against a pole. A truck was making a wide turn; its trailer caught the employee's pant leg, dragged him against the pole, and pinned him against it. He suffered fractures.
HospitalizedNonclassifiableTruck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
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