East Alabama Paving Company, Inc
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Crushing injuries — AUBURN, ALABAMA
| Employer | East Alabama Paving Company, Inc | Report ID | 20231211482 |
| Address | Bridgewater Blvd | City, State ZIP | AUBURN, ALABAMA 36830 |
| Event Date | December 18, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Backhoes, trackhoes |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | 1717855 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.54000, -85.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was near a backhoe while the operator was getting a broom. The broom handle struck the lever that actuates the swing of the backhoe bucket. The bucket then struck the injured employee, pinning him to the outrigger. The employee suffered crush injuries to the chest.
Incident Summary
On December 18, 2023, a worker at East Alabama Paving Company, Inc in AUBURN, ALABAMA suffered crushing injuries to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with backhoes, trackhoes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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