Pedestrian struck by vehicle in road work zone unspecified · Concussions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Peek Pavement Marking LLC, Intersection of Georgia SR 80 and Johnny Mercer Blvd, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31410
on — Concussions, affecting the Brain.
Final narrative
Employees were performing roadway painting activities when three employees were struck by a motor vehicle. One employee was hospitalized with a concussion, scratches, and bruising.
An employee performing thermoplastic handwork at an intersection was struck by a vehicle in his work zone resulting in a broken leg that required surgery and head injuries that required staples.
On April 22, 2024, a highway construction employee was working on pavement markings on an interstate when a passing vehicle struck them, resulting in a fractured leg and hospitalization.
An employee was operating a truck behind a vehicle laying down road striping. A tractor-trailer veered into the work zone, striking the employee's truck. The employee suffered back, neck, hip, and head injuries and was hospitalized.
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