LG Hausys America, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Fractures — CALHOUN, GEORGIA
| Employer | LG Hausys America, Inc. | Report ID | 2017054711 |
| Address | 232 South Industrial Boulevard | City, State ZIP | CALHOUN, GEORGIA 30701 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Golf cart, personnel transport cart |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.47000, -84.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was driving a golf cart toward the golf cart parking area. The employee was driving too fast and struck the injured employee, pinning him between the wall and golf cart. The injured employee broke his left tibia and knee.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2017, a worker at LG Hausys America, Inc. in CALHOUN, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the knee(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area, with golf cart, personnel transport cart identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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