Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle location unspecified · Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Advanced Mulch Inc, SW Becker Road, PORT SAINT LUCIE, FLORIDA 34953
on — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries, affecting the Head and extremities.
Final narrative
An employee was helping to set up a mulch blowing truck when they were struck by an oncoming vehicle. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured knee, a concussion, and a head laceration; they also received stitches on their arm.
Hospitalized Head and extremities Roadway vehicle motorized, unspecified
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