Soft-Lite, LLC.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — STREETSBORO, OHIO
| Employer | Soft-Lite, LLC. | Report ID | 2023021811 |
| Address | 10250 Philipp Parkway | City, State ZIP | STREETSBORO, OHIO 44241 |
| Event Date | February 27, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet) and ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332321 | Inspection # | 1653421 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.27000, -81.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in the receiving area during the loading and unloading of tractor trailers when they were struck by a reversing fork truck. The employee sustained an ankle and foot fracture.
Incident Summary
On February 27, 2023, a worker at Soft-Lite, LLC. in STREETSBORO, OHIO suffered fractures to the foot (feet) and 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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