Pedestrian struck by vehicle in work zone, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at H R Quadri Construction Inc, Hwy 25 - south of junction with Route 53, HOLCOMB, MISSOURI 63852
on — Fractures, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
A flagger in a construction zone was struck by a street sweeper, causing a contusion and broken bones that required hospitalization.
HospitalizedNonclassifiableStreet sweeping and cleaning machinery
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