Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Student Transportation of America, 18-02 River Rd., FAIR LAWN, NEW JERSEY 07410
on — Fractures , affecting the Ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was checking the attendance of passengers when a car backed over her foot and ankle, resulting in a broken ankle.
Hospitalized Ankle(s) Automobile
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