GAY Construction Company
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Fractures — 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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