New South Express, LLC
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — LINCOLN, ALABAMA
| Employer | New South Express, LLC | Report ID | 2021032155 |
| Address | 249-B Clover Road | City, State ZIP | LINCOLN, ALABAMA 35096 |
| Event Date | March 11, 2021 | 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) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1520420 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.61000, -86.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was scanning parts on a pull cart near a forklift when they were struck by the forklift as it was backing up, resulting in broken bones in their foot and ankle.
Incident Summary
On March 11, 2021, a worker at New South Express, LLC in LINCOLN, ALABAMA 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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