Pedestrian struck by vehicle in work zone, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Envirowaste Services Group, Inc, 8000 Buena Vista Woods Blvd, ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32837
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the head and trunk.
Final narrative
An employee was in the road looking inside a manhole when they were struck by a box truck. The employee sustained injuries to his head, jaw, and pelvis that required hospitalization.
HospitalizedHead and trunkDelivery truck or van
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