U.S. Postal Service - Los Angeles
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in roadway — Fractures — LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service - Los Angeles | Report ID | 2015129702 |
| Address | 7001 S. CENTRAL AVENUE | City, State ZIP | LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90052 |
| Event Date | December 23, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in roadway | Source of Injury | Automobile |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.97000, -118.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A USPS employee was struck by a car while crossing a street on foot. The employee suffered a fractured wrist and knee.
Incident Summary
On December 23, 2015, a worker at U.S. Postal Service - Los Angeles in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in roadway, with automobile identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 55 severe injury reports involving "Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in roadway" incidents in our database. Browse all Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in roadway injuries.
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| Nov 21, 2017 | Dixon Investments, Inc. | ORCHARD HILL, GEORGIA | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Sep 24, 2016 | Clearly Windows | URBANA, ILLINOIS | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Apr 15, 2021 | Waste Management of Palm Beach | RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| May 2, 2019 | Cali Carting Inc. | GUTTENBERG, NEW JERSEY | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |