WALT DISNEY Parks and Resolts U.S., Inc.

Struck by powered vehicle-nontransport, n.e.c. — Amputations — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at WALT DISNEY Parks and Resolts U.S., Inc. in LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida
Employer WALT DISNEY Parks and Resolts U.S., Inc.
Address Hollywood Studio, 425 Perimenter Rd.
City, State ZIP LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida 32830
Report ID 2018021590
Event Date February 15, 2018
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by powered vehicle-nontransport, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Pallet jack-powered
Industry (NAICS) 713110
GPS Coordinates 28.35000, -81.55000

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Incident Narrative

Two employees were offloading a truck. The pallet jack fell off the truck to the ground. The employees were setting the pallet jack upright and one employee amputated the right index fingertip when it was caught under the pallet jack forks.

Incident Summary

On February 15, 2018, a worker at WALT DISNEY Parks and Resolts U.S., Inc. in LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by powered vehicle-nontransport, n.e.c., with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 63 severe injury reports involving "Struck by powered vehicle-nontransport, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by powered vehicle-nontransport, 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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