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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221563612

NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Event
Broken Bone, Highway, Highway work zone, Motor Vehicle, Struck By, Traffic Accident
NAICS
926120
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#346703291
Employer profile
NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Summary number
221563612
Report ID
0653510

Event description

Employee is killed when struck by motor vehicle

Investigation abstract

At 10:45 a.m. on March 30, 2023, an employee was taking a break off the roadway, getting a drink of water. As the employee was taking a break off the roadway, a southbound vehicle failed to notice the work zone and struck and killed the employee. The employee was killed due to broken bones and dismemberment of the body.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 59 M

    Event type
    1
    Occupation code
    7028

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