SMP Automotive Systems Alabama Inc.

Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — COTTONDALE, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at SMP Automotive Systems Alabama Inc. in COTTONDALE, ALABAMA
Employer SMP Automotive Systems Alabama Inc. Report ID 2025077167
Address 10799 Ed Stephens Road City, State ZIP COTTONDALE, ALABAMA 35453
Event Date July 23, 2025 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 336399 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 33.17000, -87.32000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking across the dock, interacting with forklift drivers on what was being loaded. A forklift drove forward with a tall load on the forks. The employee was struck by the load (running board/rocker panel rack) on the forklift. The employee sustained several contusions and an injury to their right Achilles tendon that required surgery.

Incident Summary

On July 23, 2025, a worker at SMP Automotive Systems Alabama Inc. in COTTONDALE, ALABAMA suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area, with forklift, order picker, platform truck powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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