Portland Utilities Construction Co
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — DUNCAN, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Portland Utilities Construction Co | Report ID | 2022043663 |
| Address | 19 S. 5th St., alley way | City, State ZIP | DUNCAN, OKLAHOMA 73533 |
| Event Date | April 28, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.50000, -97.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping a van back up in an alley. The employee's right arm was caught between the van and an electrical pole, and the employee suffered an open fracture to the arm.
Incident Summary
On April 28, 2022, a worker at Portland Utilities Construction Co in DUNCAN, OKLAHOMA suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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