Triumph Construction
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — 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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