Traffic Control Products of Florida, Inc.

Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Fractures — TAMPA, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Traffic Control Products of Florida, Inc. in TAMPA, FLORIDA
Employer Traffic Control Products of Florida, Inc. Report ID 2021010576
Address 5514 Carmack Road City, State ZIP TAMPA, FLORIDA 33610
Event Date January 21, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area Source of Injury Pickup truck
Industry (NAICS) 561990 Inspection # 1514953
GPS Coordinates 27.99000, -82.32000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using an air hose at the company's fueling station to fill a co-worker's bicycle tires. The employee was bent over in front of a pickup truck while filling the tires. The pickup moved forward, striking the employee and causing a compound fracture to his left leg.

Incident Summary

On January 21, 2021, a worker at Traffic Control Products of Florida, Inc. in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area, with pickup truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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