Work Tools International
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Bruises, contusions — LARGO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Work Tools International | Report ID | 2017054462 |
| Address | 12595 71st Ct. N | City, State ZIP | LARGO, FLORIDA 33773 |
| Event Date | May 16, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333514 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.88000, -82.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on the loading dock when an 18-wheeler delivery truck backed up against his leg. He suffered a lower left leg contusion and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 16, 2017, a worker at Work Tools International in LARGO, FLORIDA suffered bruises, contusions to the lower leg(s). 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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