Pedestrian struck by vehicle unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at United Parcel Service, Inc., 120 Old County Circle, WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT 06096
on — Fractures , affecting the Leg(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was making a delivery at a home when a dog began to chase him. He fell while being chased and a car ran over his right leg. He was hospitalized with a broken leg, requiring surgery.
Hospitalized Leg(s) unspecified Automobile
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