U.S. Postal Service
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in roadway, unspecified — Fractures — MACON, GEORGIA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2022042907 |
| Address | 451 College | City, State ZIP | MACON, GEORGIA 31213 |
| Event Date | April 1, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in roadway, unspecified | Source of Injury | Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.84000, -83.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee exited the parking area and was struck by a vehicle as they crossed the street to enter the facility and begin their work shift. The employee sustained a broken right leg and lacerations to the left side of the head.
Incident Summary
On April 1, 2022, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in MACON, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in roadway, unspecified, with highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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