EMJ Corporation
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — DECATUR, GEORGIA
| Employer | EMJ Corporation | Report ID | 2019032600 |
| Address | 116 Clairemont Avenue | City, State ZIP | DECATUR, GEORGIA 30030 |
| Event Date | March 11, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1385859 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.77000, -84.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An aerial forklift struck an employee as it backed up, breaking his right leg. He was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 11, 2019, a worker at EMJ Corporation in DECATUR, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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