OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries — DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
| Employer | OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC | Report ID | 2025054276 |
| Address | 255 West Oakton Street | City, State ZIP | DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS 60018 |
| Event Date | May 7, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Other semi, tractor-trailer |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.02000, -87.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee connected a trailer to his truck and began inspecting the trailer when he was struck by another truck trailer that was back-to-back with his trailer. The employee sustained internal injuries and a fractured vertebra.
Incident Summary
On May 7, 2025, a worker at OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC in DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS suffered multiple severe wounds and internal injuries to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with other semi, tractor-trailer identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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