Soft-Lite, LLC.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — STREETSBORO, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Soft-Lite, LLC. in 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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