Keller North American, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | Keller North American, Inc. | Report ID | 2024098508 |
| Address | 7700 N Mopac Service Road | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78731 |
| Event Date | September 12, 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 | Mini excavators |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.35000, -97.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was measuring a wire mesh sheet behind a mini excavator when the excavator reversed and ran over the employee's leg, resulting in a leg fracture that required hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 12, 2024, a worker at Keller North American, Inc. in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with mini excavators identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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