DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2021-11-12GranbyCoU.S. Forest ServiceLower leg(s)Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway
An employee was driving a motorcycle around a complex. The front tire lost traction during a turn and the motorcycle fell on top of the employee, who suffered a broken tibia and fibula. He was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
2021-06-24SomersetNjCatalent Pharma Solutions, LLCShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway
An employee was driving their motorcycle over a speed bump in the company parking lot when they fell to the ground, resulting in a fractured left shoulder.
2020-06-14Cle ElumWashingtonU.S. Forest Service, Cle Elum Ranger DistrictUpper and lower limb(s)Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway
An employee was riding a motorcycle on a trail when the front tire hit a rock and the employee was thrown from the motorcycle. The employee sustained a broken leg and a broken wrist.
2020-02-22StaffordTexasRepublic Harley DavidsonChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersFall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway
An employee was moving a motorcycle from the service area to the pre-owned area. The employee lost control of the motorcycle, jumped off, and the motorcycle fell on top of him. He was hospitalized with broken ribs and a punctured lung.
2019-08-21GulfportMississippiUtility Partners, LLCLeg(s)Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in work zone
An employee was cutting a driveway to pour concrete when a motorcycle came around the flaggers and signs and hit the employee. The employee suffered a broken leg.
2019-06-09SheridanOregonFEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, SHERIDANMultiple body partsNonroadway collision with object other than vehicle
An employee was riding a motorcycle when his foot peg became caught on the ground and he ran into a light pole. He fractured his wrist, shoulder, and pelvis.
2019-02-15NorcrossGeorgiaGarden Films Production, LLCMultiple body partsJack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway
An employee was rehearsing a motorcycle stunt for a motion picture: a maneuver in which the motorcycle was stopped on the front wheel with a sidecar attached. The motorcycle's handlebars locked to the left, causing the motorcycle to tip over and the sidecar to strike the employee. It broke the employee's left ankle and collarbone, as well as two ribs.
2018-07-04KingstonMassachusettW.E. AUBUCHON CO., INC.Leg(s)Nonroadway incident involving motorized land vehicle
An employee was driving his motorcycle to lock up the propane tank area after clocking out for the day. He had an accident with the bike and suffered an severe laceration on the right leg.
2017-07-01BroadalbinNew YorkCMG Motorcycles, LLCHip(s)Struck by other falling powered vehicle
An employee was putting a motorcycle on a lift when the bike missed the front wheel slot and fell on him. He suffered a hip contusion.
2017-05-01ArdenvoirWashingtonU.S. FOREST SERVICE, ENTIAT RANGER DISTRICTAnkle(s) and leg(s)Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway
An employee was operating a motorcycle on a trail when her wheels were caught in a rut on the side of the bike, causing the bike to overturn and land on her right leg. She broke her right tibia, fibula, and ankle.
2016-09-13HurstTexasFreedom Powersports, LLCFingertip(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
An employee was cleaning the chain on a motorcycle with a rag when the rag was caught in the chain. The employee's fingers were then pulled into the chain, amputating the right middle and pointer fingertips. The motorcycle wheel was spinning at the time.
2016-06-19PalmettoFloridaRingling Brothers Barnum & Bailey CircusJaw, chinNonroadway collision with other vehicle
Two employees were in rehearsal using motorcycles. The motorcycle tires touched, causing a crash. One of the employees was hospitalized with a broken jaw.
2016-02-10MiramarFloridaSoul Circus, Inc. PelvisFall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway
While attempting a motorcycle jump during rehearsal, an employee hit the front of the landing ramp on stage at the waist and fell down to the stage via air bag. He suffered a laceration at the waist and a fractured pelvic bone, requiring surgery.
2015-07-11YonkersNew YorkYonkers Contracting CompanyNonclassifiablePedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in work zone
A motorcycle entered the work zone and struck an employee who was cleaning up a pot hole. The work zone had TCD.
2015-03-07TonawandaNew YorkGoodyear Dunlop Tires North America, Ltd. Wrist(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
An employee had just adjusted a nut on the motorcycle tire-building machine he was servicing. He instructed the operator to put the machine into auto mode. When the employee's hand entered the machine, the beadset (a movable part on the machine) moved forward, and his wrist got caught in a crush point between the beadset and the drum.