Gerdau Macsteel
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified — Fractures — FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Gerdau Macsteel | Report ID | 2017010811 |
| Address | 5225 Planters Rd | City, State ZIP | FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS 72916 |
| Event Date | January 26, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331221 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.30000, -94.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck by a pallet on a forklift that was being operated in the area where he was working. The employee sustained a fractured pelvis.
Incident Summary
On January 26, 2017, a worker at Gerdau Macsteel in FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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