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Wencor Group

Other jump to lower level, unspecified — Amputations — PEACHTREE CITY, Georgia

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Wencor Group in PEACHTREE CITY, Georgia
Employer Wencor Group
Address 416 Dividend Dr
City, State ZIP PEACHTREE CITY, Georgia 30269
Report ID 2016088235
Event Date August 31, 2016
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Toes(s), toenail(s)
Event Type Other jump to lower level, unspecified
Source of Injury Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 334511
GPS Coordinates 33.37643, -84.57896

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Incident Narrative

An employee was driving a forklift out of the back of a truck when the truck started to roll. The employee jumped from the truck and fractured his foot and degloved the left big toe. Later, two toes were amputated.

Incident Summary

On August 31, 2016, a worker at Wencor Group in PEACHTREE CITY, Georgia suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as other jump to lower level, unspecified, with highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 126 severe injury reports involving "Other jump to lower level, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Other jump to lower level, unspecified injuries.

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Jun 18, 2015 Capitol Interior Products Inc. NEWBURGH, New York Fractures Hosp.

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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