FTS USA, LLC.

Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in work zone - Fractures - AUSTIN, Texas

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at FTS USA, LLC. in AUSTIN, Texas
Employer FTS USA, LLC.
Address 610 Cardinal Ln.
City, State ZIP AUSTIN, Texas 78713
Report ID 2015129811
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
GPS Coordinates 30.23000, -97.76000

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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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