COLUMBUS, OHIO—
Kroger
Pedestrian struck by vehicle or object propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area · Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Kroger, 199 Graceland Blvd, COLUMBUS, OHIO 43214 on — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries, affecting the Multiple trunk locations.
Final narrative
An employee was sitting at a desk in an office when car reversed and crashed into the office. The employee was struck by their desk and other contents of the office and they suffered internal bleeding and broken ribs.
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