TG Missouri
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident - Amputations - PERRYVILLE, Missouri
| Employer | TG Missouri |
| Address | 2200 Plattin Road |
| City, State ZIP | PERRYVILLE, Missouri 63775 |
| Report ID | 2015052932 |
| Event Date | May 17, 2015 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident |
| Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Secondary Source | Road signs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332510 |
| Inspection # | 1064688 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.74659, -89.87318 |
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Incident Narrative
A forklift operator was moving a plastic returnable (3ftX3ftX2in) on the forks of a forklift. The employee was attempting to place the returnable in a cart that has the same dimensions as the returnable base. While attempting to set the returnable on the cart he had difficulty aligning the returnable with the cart. The cart has casters so it moves around. The employee decided he would go around to the side of the returnable in an attempt to align it with the cart. While backing up he placed his right hand on the outside of the roll bar of the forklift. While doing so he twisted his body in order to look over his right shoulder. As he was backing up, he hit a center column to the building to which a steel sign was attached and protruding. That protruding steel sign severed the middle and ring fingers of his right hand. The signs had been placed on the columns throughout the workplace as a warning for employees to stop before crossing the drive aisle.
Incident Summary
On May 17, 2015, a worker at TG Missouri in PERRYVILLE, Missouri suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident, 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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