Pedestrian struck by vehicle or object propelled by another vehicle location unspecified · Multiple surface and flesh wounds
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Galaxy GC Group, LLC, 1038 Broadway, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11221
on — Multiple surface and flesh wounds, affecting the Head and trunk.
Final narrative
An employee was operating a garbage truck's controls. A box truck struck roadway barricades that then struck the employee who sustained cuts and bruises to the head and chest.
Hospitalized Head and trunk Straight trucks, box trucks
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