DUNN ROADBUILDERS
Non-passenger struck by rail vehicle — Amputations involving bone loss — LAUREL, Mississippi
| Employer | DUNN ROADBUILDERS |
| Address | 509 Avenue D |
| City, State ZIP | LAUREL, Mississippi 39440 |
| Report ID | 2025054263 |
| Event Date | May 6, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Non-passenger struck by rail vehicle |
| Source of Injury | Rail vehicle unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.66322, -89.16809 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was working the switchboard for a train to move through the plant. He gave the all clear signal, and the train began reversing on the tracks. The employee went to get onto the train as it was moving toward him when he missed the railing and fell underneath the train. The last railcar ran over both of his legs, amputating the legs above the knees.
Incident Summary
On May 6, 2025, a worker at DUNN ROADBUILDERS in LAUREL, Mississippi suffered amputations involving bone loss to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as non-passenger struck by rail vehicle, with rail vehicle unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6 severe injury reports involving "Non-passenger struck by rail vehicle" incidents in our database. Browse all Non-passenger struck by rail vehicle injuries.
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| Mar 8, 2025 | Tri-Lakes Services Inc | VALLIANT, Oklahoma | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Oct 5, 2024 | Total Grain Marketing, LLC | CHAMPAIGN, Illinois | Amputations involving bone loss | Hosp., Amp. |
| Sep 18, 2024 | Excel Group | PLAQUEMINE, Louisiana | Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries | Hosp. |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Azcon Metals, Inc. | STERLING, Illinois | Amputations involving bone loss | Hosp., Amp. |
| Apr 27, 2025 | Archer Daniels Midland Company | QUINCY, Illinois | Fractures | Hosp. |
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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