Solid Waste Services of WV, Inc.
Vehicle struck object or animal on side of roadway — Amputations — PADEN CITY, West Virginia
| Employer | Solid Waste Services of WV, Inc. |
| Address | Paden Fork Road |
| City, State ZIP | PADEN CITY, West Virginia 26159 |
| Report ID | 2015107319 |
| Event Date | October 2, 2015 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Hand(s) and finger(s) |
| Event Type | Vehicle struck object or animal on side of roadway |
| Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Secondary Source | Utility and telephone poles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.60053, -80.93425 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was on the back of an end-load sanitation truck while it was backing up. The truck backed into a utility pole and the employee's hand was caught between the truck and the utility pole. Five fingers and half of his right hand were amputated.
Incident Summary
On October 2, 2015, a worker at Solid Waste Services of WV, Inc. in PADEN CITY, West Virginia suffered amputations to the hand(s) and finger(s). The incident was classified as vehicle struck object or animal on side of roadway, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 19 severe injury reports involving "Vehicle struck object or animal on side of roadway" incidents in our database. Browse all Vehicle struck object or animal on side of roadway injuries.
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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.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
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