Kraton Chemical, LLC.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Kraton Chemical, LLC. in SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
Employer Kraton Chemical, LLC. Report ID 2020032728
Address 1201 West Lathrop Ave, Gate A City, State ZIP SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31415
Event Date March 24, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Foot (feet) and ankle(s)
Event Type Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 325188 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 32.09000, -81.12000

Incident Narrative

A forklift backed into an employee, breaking his left foot/ankle.

Incident Summary

On March 24, 2020, a worker at Kraton Chemical, LLC. in SAVANNAH, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the foot (feet) and ankle(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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