Defoe Corporation
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified — Amputations — NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Defoe Corporation | Report ID | 2015099913 |
| Address | Route 21 SB Viaduct and Chester Avenue Bridges | City, State ZIP | NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07104 |
| Event Date | September 14, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Foot (feet), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified | Source of Injury | Backhoes, trackhoes |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | 1126735 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.76000, -74.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking between a barrier (parapet) wall and a rubber track excavator when the excavator struck his right lower leg and ankle, nearly severing his right foot. His right foot was surgically amputated, and his left foot was fractured.
Incident Summary
On September 14, 2015, a worker at Defoe Corporation in NEWARK, NEW JERSEY suffered amputations to the foot (feet), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified, with backhoes, trackhoes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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