Overland Contracting Inc.
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Fractures — PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Overland Contracting Inc. | Report ID | 2016087724 |
| Address | 8500 SR 31 | City, State ZIP | PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA 33982 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2016 | 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 | Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.95000, -81.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing solar panels from a ladder. When he stepped down from the ladder, he was hit by a trailer that was passing by, breaking his right leg.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2016, a worker at Overland Contracting Inc. in PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area, with highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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