Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC | Report ID | 2020010988 |
| Address | 1593 Huber Street NW | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30318 |
| Event Date | January 30, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | 1461446 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.79000, -84.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck by a forklift that was carrying materials and suffered a lower right leg fracture.
Incident Summary
On January 30, 2020, a worker at Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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