GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SAN ANTONIO
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Fractures — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SAN ANTONIO | Report ID | 2015075293 |
| Address | 3703 IH-35 N. | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78219 |
| Event Date | July 31, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 453310 | Inspection # | 1082928 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.45000, -98.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee carrying a tote walked up to the large trash compactor to dump the tote contents. A coworker rolled up a pallet jack carrying a large box to the compactor and struck the employee, pushing him into the trash compactor. The employee's right upper leg broke, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On July 31, 2015, a worker at GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SAN ANTONIO in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 439 severe injury reports involving "Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area" incidents in our database. Browse all Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2016 | Lowes Home Centers, LLC | LONGVIEW, TEXAS | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Jan 3, 2022 | FEDEX FREIGHT | HENDERSON, COLORADO | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Jan 23, 2023 | Potter Structures, LTD. | FORT WORTH, TEXAS | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jul 13, 2021 | MH Memorial LLC | ATLANTA, GEORGIA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Apr 15, 2015 | United States Cold Storage | BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| May 25, 2018 | Bryant Land & Development Industries, Inc. | LINVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Sep 17, 2024 | NPL Construction Company | VIENNA, WEST VIRGINIA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jan 7, 2019 | Fruit of the Earth | GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |