Champion Auto Group
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area unspecified — Amputations involving bone loss — ATHENS, Alabama
| Employer | Champion Auto Group |
| Address | 921 South Clinton Street |
| City, State ZIP | ATHENS, Alabama 35611 |
| Report ID | 2025021907 |
| Event Date | February 27, 2025 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Roadway vehicle motorized, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441110 |
| Inspection # | 1808939 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.78000, -86.96000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting a transport company with unloading vehicles from a hauler. Their right foot was caught under the tires of a vehicle being unloaded, resulting in amputation of the little toe and a laceration to the fourth toe.
Incident Summary
On February 27, 2025, a worker at Champion Auto Group in ATHENS, Alabama suffered amputations involving bone loss to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area unspecified, with roadway vehicle motorized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 166 severe injury reports involving "Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area unspecified injuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit — a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
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