UPS
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified — Fractures — NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 2017109973 |
| Address | 350 EARHART ROAD | City, State ZIP | NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114 |
| Event Date | October 17, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified | Source of Injury | Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c |
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.68000, -74.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck by a moving cargo tug, fracturing her right ankle and lacerating her left leg.
Incident Summary
On October 17, 2017, a worker at UPS in NEWARK, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified, with industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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