Verizon
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in work zone — Fractures — EAGLEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Verizon | Report ID | 2015020084 |
| Address | Summit & Ridge Road | City, State ZIP | EAGLEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 19403 |
| Event Date | February 26, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in work zone | Source of Injury | Automobile |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.14000, -75.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing a utility locate near the intersection of Summit and Ridge Road in Eagleville, Pennsylvania. While performing this work, the employee was struck by a car. The employee was taken to Paoli Hospital to be treated for fractures/contusions.
Incident Summary
On February 26, 2015, a worker at Verizon in EAGLEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in work zone, with automobile identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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