J.H. LYNCH & SONS, INC.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in work zone, unspecified — Fractures — SHARON, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | J.H. LYNCH & SONS, INC. | Report ID | 2015063570 |
| Address | Route 95S, Exit 8 | City, State ZIP | SHARON, MASSACHUSETTS 02067 |
| Event Date | June 10, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Sacral region |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in work zone, unspecified | Source of Injury | Street sweeping and cleaning machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.11000, -71.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee working on a road construction project cleaning up after concrete chipping was struck by the street sweeper and suffered a broken sacrum.
Incident Summary
On June 10, 2015, a worker at J.H. LYNCH & SONS, INC. in SHARON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the sacral region. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in work zone, unspecified, with street sweeping and cleaning machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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