American Augers Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, n.e.c. — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — WEST SALEM, OHIO
| Employer | American Augers Inc. | Report ID | 2023064910 |
| Address | 135 US-42 | City, State ZIP | WEST SALEM, OHIO 44287 |
| Event Date | June 3, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333120 | Inspection # | 1676231 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.94000, -82.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking up to a powered industrial vehicle (PIV) to grab a water bottle. As the vehicle was turning, the employee was struck by the PIV and sustained a spleen laceration and injury to the left arm and chest. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 3, 2023, a worker at American Augers Inc. in WEST SALEM, OHIO suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, n.e.c., with industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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