Good Earth Inc

Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in roadway — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Good Earth Inc in DALLAS, TEXAS
Employer Good Earth Inc Report ID 2018010784
Address 7922 Forney Rd City, State ZIP DALLAS, TEXAS 75227
Event Date January 24, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in roadway Source of Injury Automobile
Industry (NAICS) 561730 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 32.77000, -96.68000

Incident Narrative

An employee was picking up trash on an interstate off-ramp when a car hit the employee, who suffered a broken right tibia. The employee was wearing PPE at the time.

Incident Summary

On January 24, 2018, a worker at Good Earth Inc in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in roadway, with automobile identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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