TRI-STATE GENERATION & TRANSMISSION ASSN. INC.
Struck or run over by rolling powered vehicle — Amputations — CRAIG, COLORADO
| Employer | TRI-STATE GENERATION & TRANSMISSION ASSN. INC. | Report ID | 20171111414 |
| Address | 2101 S. RANNEY ST. (P.O. BOX 1307) | City, State ZIP | CRAIG, COLORADO 81625 |
| Event Date | November 30, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck or run over by rolling powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Rail car(s)-unattached to locomotive |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221112 | Inspection # | 1282493 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.46000, -107.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping to move a lime train in the yard when he noticed a coal car moving on its own. He was attempting to stop the car by activating the brakes when it ran over and severely injured his left leg, requiring surgical amputation above the knee.
Incident Summary
On November 30, 2017, a worker at TRI-STATE GENERATION & TRANSMISSION ASSN. INC. in CRAIG, COLORADO suffered amputations to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck or run over by rolling powered vehicle, with rail car(s)-unattached to locomotive identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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