Altus Traffic Management
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in work zone — Fractures — GOLDEN, COLORADO
| Employer | Altus Traffic Management | Report ID | 2015086103 |
| Address | CO Hwy 58 | City, State ZIP | GOLDEN, COLORADO 80401 |
| Event Date | August 25, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in work zone | Source of Injury | Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.73000, -105.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was setting up signage at a traffic control zone. A private vehicle swerved onto the closed lane, missed the attenuator truck barrier, and struck the employee. The employee sustained broken ribs and a head laceration.
Incident Summary
On August 25, 2015, a worker at Altus Traffic Management in GOLDEN, COLORADO suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in work zone, with highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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