Enviro Tech Chemical Services, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Bruises, contusions — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | Enviro Tech Chemical Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2021098340 |
| Address | 3900 Blake Street | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80205 |
| Event Date | September 27, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Vehicle, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424690 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.77000, -104.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a forklift to unload containers from a truck. The forklift had to be pulled out of the trailer by another vehicle using a tow strap. As the employee was removing the tow strap, the other vehicle backed up, and the employee's forearm was pinned between the forklift and the truck. The employee suffered a contusion to the forearm.
Incident Summary
On September 27, 2021, a worker at Enviro Tech Chemical Services, Inc. in DENVER, COLORADO suffered bruises, contusions to the forearm(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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