Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — SAINT CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | Lowe's Home Centers, LLC | Report ID | 2019055162 |
| Address | 50421 Valley Plaza Drive | City, State ZIP | SAINT CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO 43950 |
| Event Date | May 21, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 444190 | Inspection # | 1404202 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.07000, -80.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was spotting for a forklift operated by a coworker. The employee attempted to pick up debris behind the forklift and was struck by the forklift, suffering a left tibia fracture. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 21, 2019, a worker at Lowe's Home Centers, LLC in SAINT CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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