Army and Air Force Exchange Services
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified — Fractures — NELLIS AFB, NEVADA
| Employer | Army and Air Force Exchange Services | Report ID | 20171110805 |
| Address | 5691 Rickenbacker Road, Nellis Air Force Base | City, State ZIP | NELLIS AFB, NEVADA 89191 |
| Event Date | November 9, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452111 | Inspection # | 1276876 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.23000, -115.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck by a forklift, and the employee's left leg was briefly caught under the forklift. The employee suffered a broken left wrist and leg, as well as serious leg lacerations and contusions. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2017, a worker at Army and Air Force Exchange Services in NELLIS AFB, NEVADA suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(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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