USHydrations
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - PITTSTON, Pennsylvania
| Employer | USHydrations |
| Address | 164 Commerce Road |
| City, State ZIP | PITTSTON, Pennsylvania 18640 |
| Report ID | 2018065752 |
| Event Date | June 12, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Industry (NAICS) | 312112 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.31309, -75.73766 |
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Incident Narrative
A forklift operator was attempting to move a single stack of pallets (22 high). Behind the single stack of pallets was a double stack of pallets (44 high). As the forklift lifted the single stack of pallets, a pallet in the double stack of pallets became dislodged. The double stack of pallets fell down over the top of the single stack of pallets, over the forklift mast, and onto the forklift operator's cab enclosure. As the pallets fell onto the forklift, the forklift operator reacted by putting his hands up and his fingers went through the grated enclosure. A falling pallet struck and severed the employee's right ring finger.
Incident Summary
On June 12, 2018, a worker at USHydrations in PITTSTON, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with skids, pallets 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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