Russo Corporation
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in roadway — Fractures — CLEVELAND, TEXAS
| Employer | Russo Corporation | Report ID | 2016099170 |
| Address | Intersection of Hwy 67 & 174 | City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, TEXAS 77327 |
| Event Date | September 28, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in roadway | Source of Injury | Skid steer loaders, mini loaders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.33000, -95.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was shoveling dirt onto a paved surface when a nearby skid steer made an abrupt backward turn and struck the employee's left leg, breaking it. The employee was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 28, 2016, a worker at Russo Corporation in CLEVELAND, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in roadway, with skid steer loaders, mini loaders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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