Sunflower Landscaping and Maintenance, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — WIMAUMA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Sunflower Landscaping and Maintenance, Inc. | Report ID | 20161010047 |
| Address | US 301 and Valencia Grande Ave, Valencia Lake Division | City, State ZIP | WIMAUMA, FLORIDA 33598 |
| Event Date | October 25, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Skid steer loaders, mini loaders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1189579 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.70000, -82.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck by a skid steer while it was backing up causing broken ribs and a broken leg. The equipment has a functioning back up alarm.
Incident Summary
On October 25, 2016, a worker at Sunflower Landscaping and Maintenance, Inc. in WIMAUMA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with skid steer loaders, mini loaders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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