Northwestern University
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Fractures — EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Northwestern University | Report ID | 2018076863 |
| Address | 1947 Ridge Ave. | City, State ZIP | EVANSTON, ILLINOIS 60208 |
| Event Date | July 9, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Off-road passenger vehicles-powered, n.e.c |
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | 1359082 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.05000, -87.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was sitting on the dock when a coworker started an RTV, which then moved forward and crushed her leg between the RTV and the dock. She was hospitalized with a leg fracture.
Incident Summary
On July 9, 2018, a worker at Northwestern University in EVANSTON, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area, with off-road passenger vehicles-powered, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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