Eurovia Atlantic Coast
Roadway collision with other vehicle(s) moving in same direction — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — NEWPORT, Maine
| Employer | Eurovia Atlantic Coast |
| Address | I95 Southbound mile marker |
| City, State ZIP | NEWPORT, Maine 04953 |
| Report ID | 20241110316 |
| Event Date | November 5, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries |
| Body Part | Head and extremities |
| Event Type | Roadway collision with other vehicle(s) moving in same direction |
| Source of Injury | Trucks unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Other semi, tractor-trailer |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.82000, -69.28000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was putting out road barrels for traffic control and standing on the lift gate of a traffic truck with a driver in the driver's seat. The truck was struck from behind by a tractor trailer and the employee was thrown to the ground. The driver of the truck sustained injuries and was not hospitalized. The employee was hospitalized with a laceration to the head and a concussion, as well as a fractured femur that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 5, 2024, a worker at Eurovia Atlantic Coast in NEWPORT, Maine suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the head and extremities. The incident was classified as roadway collision with other vehicle(s) moving in same direction, with trucks unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2 severe injury reports involving "Roadway collision with other vehicle(s) moving in same direction" incidents in our database. Browse all Roadway collision with other vehicle(s) moving in same direction injuries.
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