Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc.
Fall on same level, unspecified - Amputations - GRETNA, Louisiana
| Employer | Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc. |
| Address | 197 West Banks Expressway |
| City, State ZIP | GRETNA, Louisiana 70053 |
| Report ID | 2017043688 |
| Event Date | April 25, 2017 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Shopping cart, grocery carriage-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424410 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.92000, -90.04000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was loading his grocery-delivering cart at a customer's location when he lost his footing while tipping the cart over and fell backwards. The loaded cart fell on his right thumb amputating it above the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On April 25, 2017, a worker at Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc. in GRETNA, Louisiana suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 946 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level, unspecified 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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