YRC Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS
| Employer | YRC Inc. | Report ID | 2023010888 |
| Address | 2000 Lincoln Highway | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS 60411 |
| Event Date | January 28, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | 1648157 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.50000, -87.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a compressor to fill air into a trailer airbag when a forklift backed into the employee, pinning them against the freight in a trailer. The employee sustained bilateral ankle fractures.
Incident Summary
On January 28, 2023, a worker at YRC Inc. in CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up 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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