Brightview Landscaping Services, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in roadway — Fractures — LONGBOAT KEY, FLORIDA
| Employer | Brightview Landscaping Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2021097669 |
| Address | 4234 Gulf of Mexico Drive | City, State ZIP | LONGBOAT KEY, FLORIDA 34228 |
| Event Date | September 7, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in roadway | Source of Injury | Automobile |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.39000, -82.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing in a bike lane, using a backpack leaf blower to blow grass off a street onto the sidewalk. A passing car struck the employee, who suffered a broken left arm and left foot.
Incident Summary
On September 7, 2021, a worker at Brightview Landscaping Services, Inc. in LONGBOAT KEY, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in roadway, with automobile identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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