Quality Value Excellent Sanitation Team

Other fall to lower level, unspecified - Amputations - CENTER HILL, Florida

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Quality Value Excellent Sanitation Team in CENTER HILL, Florida
Employer Quality Value Excellent Sanitation Team
Address 571 W. King Hwy
City, State ZIP CENTER HILL, Florida 33514
Report ID 2016010878
Event Date January 18, 2016
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Toes(s), toenail(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified
Source of Injury Ladders, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238990
Inspection # 1122857
GPS Coordinates 28.65000, -81.98000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was working from a ladder scrubbing the frame wall of a blender machine when he lost his balance and fell into the blender. He amputated the first two toes on his right foot.

Incident Summary

On January 18, 2016, a worker at Quality Value Excellent Sanitation Team in CENTER HILL, Florida suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified 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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