Russell Brands, LLC
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA
| Employer | Russell Brands, LLC | Report ID | 2017087840 |
| Address | Alex City Distribution Center, 375 7th Way | City, State ZIP | ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA 35010 |
| Event Date | August 15, 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) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1257005 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.93000, -85.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was auditing a load of goods on a loading dock when the back of a forklift struck her. She suffered a compound fracture to her right ankle and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 15, 2017, a worker at Russell Brands, LLC in ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA 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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