Sunrise Transport Inc.
Struck against moving object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — BROOKLYN, New York
| Employer | Sunrise Transport Inc. |
| Address | 782 Union Street |
| City, State ZIP | BROOKLYN, New York 11215 |
| Report ID | 2017032302 |
| Event Date | March 13, 2017 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Secondary Source | Steam, vapors, liquids, ice, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.67473, -73.97682 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was operating an electric pallet jack and moved it onto the lift gate. The lift gate
was wet and slippery from running a previous pallet that contained product packed in ice. The jack starting sliding
toward the curbside of the platform. As the pallet was sliding to the edge, the associate tried to
keep the pallet level by placing his arm on the pallet, to keep it from falling. The pallet jack continued to slide and as the employee attempted to get out of the way, his finger slid across the pallet jack and was amputated.
Incident Summary
On March 13, 2017, a worker at Sunrise Transport Inc. in BROOKLYN, New York suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving object or equipment, n.e.c., with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6 severe injury reports involving "Struck against moving object or equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against moving object or equipment, n.e.c. 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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