FTS USA, LLC.
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in work zone — Fractures — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | FTS USA, LLC. | Report ID | 2015129811 |
| Address | 610 Cardinal Ln. | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78713 |
| Event Date | December 30, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in work zone | Source of Injury | Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.23000, -97.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While the company was installing Google Fiber Optic cable on the public road, a vehicle ran through the traffic cones and struck an employee. The employee was hospitalized with a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On December 30, 2015, a worker at FTS USA, LLC. in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. 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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