Pedestrian struck by vehicle in roadway unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Action Staffing Group, 1121 Chandler Ave, ROSELLE, NEW JERSEY 07203
on — Fractures , affecting the Foot (feet) and ankle(s).
Final narrative
A temporary employee was picking up residential trash. The employee walked to the side of the truck near the curb to retrieve trash and was struck by the garbage truck. The employee suffered fractures to the left foot/ankle and was hospitalized.
Hospitalized Foot (feet) and ankle(s) Garbage trucks
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