SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES, INC.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — DALTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES, INC. | Report ID | 2024021170 |
| Address | 180 Cross Plains Blvd | City, State ZIP | DALTON, GEORGIA 30721 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | 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 |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488510 | Inspection # | 1728287 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.67000, -84.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 7, 2024, a forklift struck an employee as it backed up. The employee suffered a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2024, a worker at SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES, INC. in DALTON, GEORGIA suffered fractures 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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