Wat-Kem Mechanical, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — SPRINGBORO, OHIO
| Employer | Wat-Kem Mechanical, Inc. | Report ID | 2017010613 |
| Address | 400 Victory Lane | City, State ZIP | SPRINGBORO, OHIO 45066 |
| Event Date | January 19, 2017 | 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 | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.55000, -84.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was guiding a tractor trailer into an unloading area. The employee realized some pipes were hanging over the side of the trailer and moved behind and to the side of the truck to warn the driver to stop. The employee got caught between the trailer and a wall resulting in a broken left arm and two broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On January 19, 2017, a worker at Wat-Kem Mechanical, Inc. in SPRINGBORO, OHIO 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 semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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