Lancaster Development Incorporated
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Skull fracture and intracranial injury — COLONIE, NEW YORK
| Employer | Lancaster Development Incorporated | Report ID | 2015063611 |
| Address | I87 at exit 4 | City, State ZIP | COLONIE, NEW YORK 12205 |
| Event Date | June 11, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Skull fracture and intracranial injury | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Tractor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.71000, -73.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The injured employee was a spotter for a broom tractor. The broom tractor operator was backing up and lost sight of the employee. The employee was struck by the broom tractor resulting in a concussion, a fractured skull and facial lacerations.
Incident Summary
On June 11, 2015, a worker at Lancaster Development Incorporated in COLONIE, NEW YORK suffered skull fracture and intracranial injury to the brain. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with tractor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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