Student Transportation of America
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — FAIR LAWN, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Student Transportation of America | Report ID | 2024010026 |
| Address | 18-02 River Rd. | City, State ZIP | FAIR LAWN, NEW JERSEY 07410 |
| Event Date | January 2, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Automobile |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 485999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.93000, -74.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking the attendance of passengers when a car backed over her foot and ankle, resulting in a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On January 2, 2024, a worker at Student Transportation of America in FAIR LAWN, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with automobile identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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