BJ's Wholesale Club Inc.

Nonclassifiable - Amputations - FLUSHING, New York

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. in FLUSHING, New York
Employer BJ's Wholesale Club Inc.
Address 131-07 40th Road
City, State ZIP FLUSHING, New York 11354
Report ID 2015020249
Event Date February 13, 2015
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Toes(s), toenail(s)
Event Type Nonclassifiable
Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 452910
Inspection # 1040898
GPS Coordinates 40.75669, -73.83648

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Incident Narrative

Employer reported the partial amputation of an employee's third and fourth digit on the right foot following an accident involving a forklift.

Incident Summary

On February 13, 2015, a worker at BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. in FLUSHING, New York suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as nonclassifiable, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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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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