Treesmiths, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in work zone — Cuts, lacerations — FRIENDSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Treesmiths, Inc. | Report ID | 20181010425 |
| Address | 28 Creekside Court Lane | City, State ZIP | FRIENDSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 18818 |
| Event Date | October 9, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Multiple head locations |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in work zone | Source of Injury | Pickup truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.94000, -75.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was a passenger inside a work truck that was driving down the road. She stepped out of the work truck to collect roadway signs. As she was walking around the vehicle, a pickup truck struck her, sending her to the ground. She suffered lacerations to the face, ears, and scalp and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 9, 2018, a worker at Treesmiths, Inc. in FRIENDSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in work zone, with pickup truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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