SMP Automotive Systems Alabama Inc.
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — 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.
Context
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