Performance FoodService Victoria
Other fall to lower level, unspecified - Amputations - ROCKPORT, Texas
| Employer | Performance FoodService Victoria |
| Address | 2751 TX-35 Business |
| City, State ZIP | ROCKPORT, Texas 78382 |
| Report ID | 2016076530 |
| Event Date | July 19, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423860 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.03000, -97.05000 |
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Incident Narrative
While delivering product to a customer location, the employee's foot slipped off of a second level of concrete on which the ramp was set up. He attempted to regain his balance by using the hand truck (dolly) to stabilize himself, but the hand truck fell and his thumb was pinched between the ground and the hand truck. This caused a portion of his left thumb to be amputated just above the knuckle (just behind fingernail).
Incident Summary
On July 19, 2016, a worker at Performance FoodService Victoria in ROCKPORT, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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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