Driver of special industrial vehicle injured nontraf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual operating a specialized industrial vehicle, such as a forklift, bulldozer, or crane, when the incident occurs in a non-public roadway setting. The injury is a direct result of an accident involving the operation of this type of machinery.

Apply this code when documenting an initial patient encounter for an injury sustained by the driver of an industrial vehicle in a workplace or private property accident. Examples include a forklift operator injured during a warehouse incident or a construction worker hurt while driving a backhoe on a job site.

• Ensure the accident occurred in a non-traffic environment, such as a construction site, factory, or farm.
• Verify the injured party was the driver of the special industrial vehicle.
• The "A" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for treatment of the injury.