Fiber & Cable Specialists, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in road work zone — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — ELLWOOD CITY, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Fiber & Cable Specialists, Inc. | Report ID | 2025076597 |
| Address | Wampum Ave | City, State ZIP | ELLWOOD CITY, PENNSYLVANIA 16117 |
| Event Date | July 9, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in road work zone | Source of Injury | Pickup truck |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.86000, -80.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing flagging duties for a work zone while standing on the shoulder of a two-lane road. The mirror of a passing pickup truck struck the employee, resulting in injuries to their head, neck, left shoulder, and left arm.
Incident Summary
On July 9, 2025, a worker at Fiber & Cable Specialists, Inc. in ELLWOOD CITY, PENNSYLVANIA suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in road work zone, with pickup truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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