Roadway collision-moving in same direction · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at TruGreen Lawn Care Services, Twin Rivers Rd (Intersection), HIGHTSTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08520
on — Fractures, affecting the head and trunk.
Final narrative
An employee was operating a utility vehicle to apply lawn care treatments when they were struck by another vehicle and thrown from the utility vehicle. The employee suffered multiple fractures to their ribs, broken orbital bones, a broken nose, and lacerations and abrasions to multiple body parts.
HospitalizedHead and trunkOff-road passenger vehicles-powered, n.e.c
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