Steris Corporation
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — CHESTER, NEW YORK
| Employer | Steris Corporation | Report ID | 2017087657 |
| Address | 23 Elizabeth Dr | City, State ZIP | CHESTER, NEW YORK 10918 |
| Event Date | August 10, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.34000, -74.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck by a reversing forklift, fracturing his left ankle.
Incident Summary
On August 10, 2017, a worker at Steris Corporation in CHESTER, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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