CERES MARINE TERMINALS INC
Other fall to lower level 21 to 25 feet — Fractures — NORFOLK, Virginia
| Employer | CERES MARINE TERMINALS INC |
| Address | Virginia International Terminals, Hampton Blvd |
| City, State ZIP | NORFOLK, Virginia 23510 |
| Report ID | 2016032158 |
| Event Date | March 11, 2016 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 21 to 25 feet |
| Source of Injury | Off-road or industrial vehicle-powered, n.e.c |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488320 |
| Inspection # | 1132511 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.85000, -76.29000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a straddle carrier when a crane's spreader bar struck the carrier during ship loading operations. The employee was ejected and fell approximately 25 feet, landing on top of a container. The employee suffered a broken right femur that had to be surgically amputated.
Incident Summary
On March 11, 2016, a worker at CERES MARINE TERMINALS INC in NORFOLK, Virginia suffered fractures to the leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 21 to 25 feet, with off-road or industrial vehicle-powered, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 192 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level 21 to 25 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level 21 to 25 feet 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.
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