J.R. Simplot Company

Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Amputations involving bone loss — CALDWELL, IDAHO

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at J.R. Simplot Company in CALDWELL, IDAHO
Employer J.R. Simplot Company Report ID 2025032254
Address 17505 Simplot Blvd. City, State ZIP CALDWELL, IDAHO 83607
Event Date March 10, 2025 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations involving bone loss Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area Source of Injury Automobile
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 311991 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 43.66000, -116.73000

Incident Narrative

An employee was struck by a car backing up in the parking lot, resulting in broken bones in the leg and a severed artery. The leg was medically amputated above the knee.

Incident Summary

On March 10, 2025, a worker at J.R. Simplot Company in CALDWELL, IDAHO suffered amputations involving bone loss to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with automobile identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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