Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in work zone · Concussions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT, LLC, 21693 Hwy 82, HORTENSE, GEORGIA 31543
on — Concussions, affecting the brain.
Final narrative
A sport utility vehicle drove into a marked roadway work zone and struck an employee. The employee suffered a concussion and a possible collarbone injury.
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An employee was riding in the front passenger seat of a utility task vehicle when it flipped during a turn. The side roll bar came loose and struck the middle of the employee's back. The employee suffered six broken ribs and a lacerated liver.
An employee was directing traffic when a shag truck turned sharply and ran over the employee. They suffered a crush injury to the lower left leg and internal bleeding.
An employee was standing on the street holding a stop/slow paddle and directing the flow of traffic. As they were holding the stop sign, a vehicle attempted to drive around the employee but struck them. The employee sustained fractures to the tibia and fibula and was hospitalized.
A paving crew was working on a roadway when a motor vehicle entered the work zone. Two employees sustained injuries including fractures and damage to internal organs that required hospitalization.
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An employee was setting up a worksite on a roadway when they were struck by a vehicle. The employee suffered blunt force trauma to the chest, pelvis, and legs from contact with the vehicle, with subsequent trauma to the neck and head upon falling to the ground.
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