SAINT CLOUD, FLORIDA—
Hire Quest Direct, Inc
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in road work zone · Intracranial injuries unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Hire Quest Direct, Inc, Canoe Creek Rd. / Glassman Rd., SAINT CLOUD, FLORIDA 34769 on — Intracranial injuries unspecified , affecting the Brain.
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Final narrative
An employee was picking up debris from inside a work zone marked by lane closure and flagging operations. They were loading debris into a lawn service truck when they were struck by a car, resulting in a broken hip and brain damage.
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