SUSSEX PROTECTION SERVICE, LLC

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in work zone, unspecified — Fractures — OCEAN VIEW, DELAWARE

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at SUSSEX PROTECTION SERVICE, LLC in OCEAN VIEW, DELAWARE
Employer SUSSEX PROTECTION SERVICE, LLC Report ID 20211210674
Address Beaver Dam Road City, State ZIP OCEAN VIEW, DELAWARE 19970
Event Date December 13, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Pedestrian struck by vehicle in work zone, unspecified Source of Injury Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238990 Inspection # 1570546
GPS Coordinates 38.52000, -75.12000

Incident Narrative

A flagger was directing traffic with a "slow" sign paddle. A vehicle struck the flagger, breaking the employee's right femur.

Incident Summary

On December 13, 2021, a worker at SUSSEX PROTECTION SERVICE, LLC in OCEAN VIEW, DELAWARE suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in work zone, unspecified, with highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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