Allen Asphalt Services

Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Amputations — COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Allen Asphalt Services in COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
Employer Allen Asphalt Services Report ID 20231110488
Address 700 Apex Road City, State ZIP COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31904
Event Date November 14, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Foot (feet), n.e.c.
Event Type Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area Source of Injury Skid steer loaders, mini loaders
Industry (NAICS) 238990 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 32.49000, -84.98000

Incident Narrative

On November 14, 2023, an employee was shoveling and moving asphalt when a skid steer backed up and ran over their left ankle and foot. The employee suffered multiple fractures and tendon damage, requiring an amputation.

Incident Summary

On November 14, 2023, a worker at Allen Asphalt Services in COLUMBUS, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the foot (feet), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with skid steer loaders, mini loaders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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