U.S. Postal Service
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — PALATINE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2015074811 |
| Address | 1300 E. Northwest Hwy. | City, State ZIP | PALATINE, ILLINOIS 60095 |
| Event Date | July 18, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | 1079911 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.09000, -88.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck by a forklift.
Incident Summary
On July 18, 2015, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in PALATINE, ILLINOIS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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