GAY Construction Company

Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at GAY Construction Company in ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Employer GAY Construction Company Report ID 2017032399
Address 1364 Clifton Road City, State ZIP ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30322
Event Date March 15, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple pelvic region locations
Event Type Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area Source of Injury Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c
Industry (NAICS) 236220 Inspection # 1223999
GPS Coordinates 33.79000, -84.32000

Incident Narrative

The injured employee was walking along side the forklift in order to steady a piece of equipment being moved by the lift. The equipment was being carried in a sling that was suspended on the forks of the lift and the employee was walking in front of the lift with his hand on the equipment to prevent it from swinging. The employee tripped and the lift struck the employee. The injured employee sustained two broken hips and a fractured pelvis.

Incident Summary

On March 15, 2017, a worker at GAY Construction Company in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the multiple pelvic region locations. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area, with industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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