Work Zone Traffic Control Inc

Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in work zone — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Work Zone Traffic Control Inc in COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
Employer Work Zone Traffic Control Inc Report ID 2020076751
Address 1425 Burnham St City, State ZIP COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80901
Event Date July 17, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in work zone Source of Injury Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 561990 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 38.76000, -104.77000

Incident Narrative

An employee was flagging traffic when a vehicle veered into the work zone and struck the employee. The injured employee sustained a torn aorta and fractures to the hip, arm, and hand.

Incident Summary

On July 17, 2020, a worker at Work Zone Traffic Control Inc in COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in work zone, with highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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