Art Van Furniture #197
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Bruises, contusions — DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Art Van Furniture #197 | Report ID | 2019032244 |
| Address | 1021 Butterfield Rd | City, State ZIP | DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS 60515 |
| Event Date | March 1, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Pickup truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 442110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.83000, -88.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was directing a pickup truck as it backed up to get a delivery. The truck struck the employee, causing bruises, contusions, and a blood clot in the leg. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 1, 2019, a worker at Art Van Furniture #197 in DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS suffered bruises, contusions to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with pickup truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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