UFP Chicago, LLC
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Cuts, lacerations — BLUE ISLAND, ILLINOIS
| Employer | UFP Chicago, LLC | Report ID | 2023043794 |
| Address | 2200 W. 127th St. | City, State ZIP | BLUE ISLAND, ILLINOIS 60406 |
| Event Date | April 27, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321912 | Inspection # | 1668502 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.66000, -87.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 27, 2023, at approximately 10:20 AM, the injured employee was walking when they were struck by a forklift that was driving in reverse. He fell on his back and his right leg was caught between the rear right tire of the forklift and the ground, resulting in a laceration and strain to his left leg. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 27, 2023, a worker at UFP Chicago, LLC in BLUE ISLAND, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations to the leg(s), unspecified. 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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