Person injured by utility vehicle near Somerset Hospital, Somerset PA
Medical EmergencyA person near Somerset Hospital was accidentally hit from behind by a slow-moving utility vehicle, causing them to fall and the vehicle to run over their right foot. The person suffered a small head cut, right ankle pain, and right wrist and forearm pain. They remained conscious and stable and are receiving medical treatment.
Audio|Source: Somerset County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Transcript:
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In around 55 mill,
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I was working at J&J,
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which is struck.
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by a small side-by-side vehicle that was backing up at a low speed.
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He was looking away, so it struck him from behind, causing him to fall.
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The small side-by-side ran over the right foot.
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He fell,
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struck his head off the concrete,
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had a small laceration on the right forehead that was bandaged prior to our arrival. I don't see any blood-seeping through.
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No loss of consciousness, no blood thinners,
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no visual disturbances, desires are equal and reactive.
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He's awake alert answering all questions appropriately.
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Also complaining against some right ankle pain.
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We have that immobilized, nothing visible.
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Also some pain to the right wrist,
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right forearm, nothing visible there.
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Last side of vitals, pulse 82, blood pressure 104 every 46, risk 16, 96% room air.
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I did place his cervical collar just for precautions of striking off the concrete, although he is not complaining of any neck pain or back pain.
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He's resting as comfortable as he can for probably about five minutes out.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Center Ave, Somerset, PA 15501
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