Geisinger Community Medical Center
Struck or run over by rolling powered vehicle — Fractures — SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Geisinger Community Medical Center | Report ID | 2017021903 |
| Address | 1800 Mulberry St | City, State ZIP | SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18510 |
| Event Date | February 28, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck or run over by rolling powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Bus |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.40000, -75.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee backed the shuttle bus into its assigned parking spot. The employee then opened the bus door and exited the vehicle, however, the vehicle was still in reverse. The bus continued to reverse and the bus door struck the employee, knocked him to the ground, and a tire ran over his right leg. The employee suffered a broken tibia and fibula and was admitted to the hospital for surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 28, 2017, a worker at Geisinger Community Medical Center in SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck or run over by rolling powered vehicle, with bus identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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