HWH Transport
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA
| Employer | HWH Transport | Report ID | 2025043236 |
| Address | 27.47247 N, 80.32300 W | City, State ZIP | FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA 34949 |
| Event Date | April 8, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Other semi, tractor-trailer |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.45000, -80.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking toward the rear of a semi-truck trailer when the truck began pulling forward and ran over their foot, crushing it.
Incident Summary
On April 8, 2025, a worker at HWH Transport in FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area, with other semi, tractor-trailer identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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