Braskem America, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Fractures — FREEPORT, TEXAS
| Employer | Braskem America, Inc. | Report ID | 2022065329 |
| Address | 5005 East Highway 332, Gate 9, Building OC450 | City, State ZIP | FREEPORT, TEXAS 77541 |
| Event Date | June 19, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Secondary Source | Posts, bollards, moorings | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325110 | Inspection # | 1603597 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.98000, -95.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking toward the drum crushing area when a forklift made a right turn and pinned them against a safety bollard. The employee sustained a fractured right femur.
Incident Summary
On June 19, 2022, a worker at Braskem America, Inc. in FREEPORT, TEXAS suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle 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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