Evers and Sons
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — DAMON, TEXAS
| Employer | Evers and Sons | Report ID | 2021010321 |
| Address | Pipeline Right-of-Way | City, State ZIP | DAMON, TEXAS 77430 |
| Event Date | January 12, 2021 | 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 | Vehicle, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.28000, -95.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was acting as a ground guide for a vehicle as it backed up. The vehicle struck him and broke his left tibia and fibula.
Incident Summary
On January 12, 2021, a worker at Evers and Sons in DAMON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with vehicle, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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