GEOSTABILIZATION INTERNATIONAL LLC
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — FREEPORT, OHIO
| Employer | GEOSTABILIZATION INTERNATIONAL LLC | Report ID | 2021109250 |
| Address | 3148 Piedmont Freeport Road | City, State ZIP | FREEPORT, OHIO 43973 |
| Event Date | October 27, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Skid steer loaders, mini loaders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541330 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.23000, -81.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was spotting for the driver of a skid steer when they moved behind the driver to retrieve a board and the skid steer drove over their right foot, resulting in a broken right ankle that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 27, 2021, a worker at GEOSTABILIZATION INTERNATIONAL LLC in FREEPORT, OHIO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with skid steer loaders, mini loaders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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