Fred Owen Construction Inc
Compressed between running equipment and other object(s) — Fractures — CHILDERSBURG, ALABAMA
| Employer | Fred Owen Construction Inc | Report ID | 2024109857 |
| Address | 17589 Plant Road | City, State ZIP | CHILDERSBURG, ALABAMA 35044 |
| Event Date | October 23, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed between running equipment and other object(s) | Source of Injury | Backhoes, trackhoes |
| Secondary Source | Railroad tracks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 482111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.31000, -86.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was covering railroad crossties with dirt using a shovel near backhoe equipment. The backhoe hit a hard spot causing the stabilizer to shift approximately one foot, pinning the employee's foot against the rail. Their right ankle was broken.
Incident Summary
On October 23, 2024, a worker at Fred Owen Construction Inc in CHILDERSBURG, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as compressed between running equipment and other object(s), with backhoes, trackhoes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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