SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NEBRASKA—
Silverstar Car Wash
Pedestrian struck by vehicle propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Silverstar Car Wash, 1924 Cornhusker Drive, SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NEBRASKA 68776 on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
A car wash employee was preparing a vehicle for a wash when a second vehicle pulled behind it and accelerated, striking the vehicle in front. The employee's left leg was struck, resulting in left lower leg and ankle fractures.
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