Gulf Winds International, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — SEABROOK, TEXAS
| Employer | Gulf Winds International, Inc. | Report ID | 2022010581 |
| Address | 5300 State Highway 146, Bayport B Warehouse | City, State ZIP | SEABROOK, TEXAS 77586 |
| Event Date | January 20, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.59000, -95.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee in a warehouse was walking behind a forklift that was backing up. The forklift's rear counterbalance struck the employee, causing them to fall to the concrete floor. The employee sustained a head injury and a fractured right tibia.
Incident Summary
On January 20, 2022, a worker at Gulf Winds International, Inc. in SEABROOK, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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