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A.L. Helmcamp Inc.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — KENNARD, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at A.L. Helmcamp Inc. in KENNARD, TEXAS
Employer A.L. Helmcamp Inc. Report ID 20241110756
Address 3373 FM 2781, (31.32565, -95.19771) City, State ZIP KENNARD, TEXAS 75847
Event Date November 19, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Trunk and other lower extremities
Event Type Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area Source of Injury Dump trucks
Secondary Source Hazard communication and signage n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 237310 Inspection # 1789293
GPS Coordinates 31.31000, -95.19000

Incident Narrative

Two employees were standing at the tailgate of a light-duty truck completing some paperwork. The light-duty truck was approximately 25 feet away from a dump truck. The dump truck backed up and pinned the injured employee against the tailgate of the light-duty truck, resulting in broken bones in both legs, broken ribs, and bruising. The dump truck view was obstructed and there was no spotter or audible backup alarm as the dump truck backed up.

Incident Summary

On November 19, 2024, a worker at A.L. Helmcamp Inc. in KENNARD, TEXAS suffered fractures to the trunk and other lower extremities. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with dump trucks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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