BURLINGTON, WISCONSIN—
United States Postal Service
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area · Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders unspecified
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Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at United States Postal Service, 360 W State Street, BURLINGTON, WISCONSIN 53105 on — Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders unspecified, affecting the Multiple body parts n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was talking with a customer in their yard while delivering mail when a vehicle on the street lost control and struck the employee, resulting in ligament damage in their right knee and injuries to their neck, back, left thumb, and collarbone.
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