Talton Corp.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., n.e.c. — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Talton Corp. in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
Employer Talton Corp. Report ID 2016109391
Address 5500 West Park Ave. City, State ZIP SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63110
Event Date October 5, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., n.e.c. Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area Source of Injury Loaders, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 236220 Inspection # 1185409
GPS Coordinates 38.62000, -90.27000

Incident Narrative

On 10/05/2016, an employee's right calf was struck by construction equipment that backed up unexpectedly. He suffered a compression injury to his calf, requiring surgery.

Incident Summary

On October 5, 2016, a worker at Talton Corp. in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., n.e.c. to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with loaders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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