Kia Georgia, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Fractures — WEST POINT, GEORGIA
| Employer | Kia Georgia, Inc. | Report ID | 2024076733 |
| Address | 7777 Kia Parkway | City, State ZIP | WEST POINT, GEORGIA 31833 |
| Event Date | July 24, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Industrial carrier powered |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.91000, -85.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 24, 2024, an employee was standing near a water cooler in the general assembly shop when a powered industrial vehicle pulling two material handling carts made a turn and the second cart struck the employee on the right side of their body resulting in abdominal pain and a possible right ankle fracture.
Incident Summary
On July 24, 2024, a worker at Kia Georgia, Inc. in WEST POINT, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area, with industrial carrier powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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