Harco Construction, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — GARDEN CITY, GEORGIA
| Employer | Harco Construction, Inc. | Report ID | 2020109890 |
| Address | 8 to 26 Sonny Perdue Dr. | City, State ZIP | GARDEN CITY, GEORGIA 31405 |
| Event Date | October 17, 2020 | 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 | Skid steer loaders, mini loaders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.03000, -81.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A skid steer was grading rock along a curb for a parking lot. An employee was shoveling the rock along the curb to uncover the curb. The employee lost his balance while shoveling the rock and stepped behind the skid steer while it was backing up. The skid steer ran over the employee's right leg causing a compound fracture to the shin.
Incident Summary
On October 17, 2020, a worker at Harco Construction, Inc. in GARDEN CITY, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with skid steer loaders, mini loaders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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