Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at UHC of North Orlando, 2395 S Volusia Ave, ORANGE CITY, FLORIDA 32763
on — Fractures , affecting the Pelvis.
Final narrative
The injured employee was working in the business lot. A customer was getting into their rental truck and pressed the gas rather than the brake pedal, causing the vehicle to accelerate. The truck struck the injured employee causing a fractured pelvis.
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