United Parcel Service, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Fractures — ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | United Parcel Service, Inc. | Report ID | 2015129442 |
| Address | 350 EARHART DRIVE | City, State ZIP | ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201 |
| Event Date | December 14, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c |
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | 1113695 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.67000, -74.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While walking in the crosswalk from the parking lot to the building, an employee was struck by a feeder shifter (powered industrial vehicle), fracturing his leg.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2015, a worker at United Parcel Service, Inc. in ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area, with industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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