Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Unifirst Corporation, Wheeling Island Casino, WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003
on , Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
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Final narrative
On February 12, 2016, at approximately 8:30 a.m., an employee and coworker were making a delivery with a freightliner step van. The employee got out of the van and walked to the back of the vehicle to open the van doors. The driver began backing towards the dock and the employee was pinned between the van and the dock, resulting in fractured ribs and a bruised torso.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersDelivery truck or van