Triumph Construction

Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — BRONX, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Triumph Construction in BRONX, NEW YORK
Employer Triumph Construction Report ID 2022087025
Address 2055 Goulden Ave City, State ZIP BRONX, NEW YORK 10463
Event Date August 9, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area Source of Injury Mini excavators
Industry (NAICS) 236220 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 40.85000, -73.86000

Incident Narrative

Three employees were at a worksite. A nearby mini excavator was digging a small excavation with the rear of the excavator facing the rear bed of a dump truck. The injured employee began to retrieve tools from the truck as the mini excavator was backing up. The employee was struck by the rubber track of the excavator, resulting in a knee contusion and ankle fracture.

Incident Summary

On August 9, 2022, a worker at Triumph Construction in BRONX, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with mini excavators identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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