Southeastern Traffic Supply, LLC
Pedestrian struck by vehicle propelled by another vehicle in work zone — Fractures — WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Southeastern Traffic Supply, LLC | Report ID | 20231110139 |
| Address | Okeechobee Blvd just east of Vista Parkway | City, State ZIP | WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33411 |
| Event Date | November 2, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle propelled by another vehicle in work zone | Source of Injury | Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.70000, -80.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee and a co-worker were preparing to block off the side of a road for a utility crew. The employee was picking up traffic cones while the co-worker was towing an arrow board with a truck. A vehicle crossed two lanes of traffic and entered the work zone, striking the arrow board that was being towed. The board subsequently struck the employee, resulting in a fractured left hand, fractured ribs on the right side, and a contusion to their right forearm.
Incident Summary
On November 2, 2023, a worker at Southeastern Traffic Supply, LLC in WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle propelled by another vehicle in work zone, with highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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