MONROE, MICHIGAN—
United States Postal Service
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area · Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels
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Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at United States Postal Service, 210 West Front Street, MONROE, MICHIGAN 48161 on — Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels , affecting the Abdomen unspecified.
Final narrative
On May 16, 2024, an employee was painting directional arrows in the parking lot when a customer drove their vehicle into the parking lot and struck the employee, causing internal injuries to the abdomen.
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