Laurel Motors Inc.

Struck by powered vehicle-nontransport, n.e.c. — Fractures — JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Laurel Motors Inc. in JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Laurel Motors Inc. Report ID 2021076322
Address 933 Eisenhower Boulevard City, State ZIP JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 15904
Event Date July 29, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Pelvis
Event Type Struck by powered vehicle-nontransport, n.e.c. Source of Injury Automobile
Industry (NAICS) 811118 Inspection # 1547707
GPS Coordinates 40.26000, -78.86000

Incident Narrative

An employee was on their knees with their upper body in a car while attempting to connect scanning equipment to an engine control module. The car went into drive and lurched forward. The driver's door struck a post and pinned the employee between the door and doorframe, resulting in a broken pelvis.

Incident Summary

On July 29, 2021, a worker at Laurel Motors Inc. in JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as struck by powered vehicle-nontransport, n.e.c., with automobile identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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