National Retail Transportation, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Fractures — SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
| Employer | National Retail Transportation, Inc. | Report ID | 2019088771 |
| Address | 125 Distribution Drive | City, State ZIP | SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31408 |
| Event Date | August 23, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1427794 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.09000, -81.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck and run over by a forklift that was driving in the forward position with wood pallets stacked approximately 5 feet off the ground. The employee sustained a severe laceration to her left leg, a fractured left ankle, and contusions to her right leg and arms.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2019, a worker at National Retail Transportation, Inc. in SAVANNAH, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle 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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