Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in road work zone · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at South-Point Constructors, Exit of Berry and 820 north bound, FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76119
on — Fractures , affecting the Multiple lower extremities locations n.e.c..
Final narrative
On July 10, 2025, two crews were removing stripes and then re-striping pavement in a lane that was fully closed. The injured employee was assisting a subcontracted blasting truck with backing up approximately 1,000 feet to continue stripe removal operations. After giving directions, the employee went to mark additional spots when the truck knocked him to the ground and rolled over his lower half, resulting in fractures to both legs, his hip, and his right ankle.
Hospitalized Multiple lower extremities locations n.e.c. Trucks with other mounted machinery, equipment n.e.c.
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