Elringklinger USA, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified — Fractures — BUFORD, GEORGIA
| Employer | Elringklinger USA, Inc. | Report ID | 2017088354 |
| Address | 4961 Golden Parkway | City, State ZIP | BUFORD, GEORGIA 30518 |
| Event Date | August 30, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336370 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.14000, -83.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking along a loading dock when a forklift drove over his left ankle and broke it. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 30, 2017, a worker at Elringklinger USA, Inc. in BUFORD, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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