Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area · Concussions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at The Fishel Company, 544 Pearce Mill Rd., WEXFORD, PENNSYLVANIA 15090
on — Concussions, affecting the Brain.
Final narrative
An employee was standing next to a skid steer, handing tools to the operator. The operator grabbed the tools from the employee and inadvertently hit the controls. The skid steer moved forward and struck the employee. The employee sustained a concussion.
Hospitalized Brain Skid-steer loaders, mini loaders
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