BENADA ALUMINUM PRODUCTS, LLC

Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Amputations - SANFORD, Florida

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at BENADA ALUMINUM PRODUCTS, LLC in SANFORD, Florida
Employer BENADA ALUMINUM PRODUCTS, LLC
Address 2540 JEWETT LANE
City, State ZIP SANFORD, Florida 32771
Report ID 2018066189
Event Date June 22, 2018
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Toes(s), toenail(s)
Event Type Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
Source of Injury Metal sheets, ingots, bars-nonstructural
Secondary Source Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 331316
Inspection # 1363269
GPS Coordinates 28.80484, -81.29503

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Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting the straps holding an aluminum log, which was being carried on the forks of a forklift. The log fell, crushing the employee's right foot. The first joints of three of the employee's toes were amputated.

Incident Summary

On June 22, 2018, a worker at BENADA ALUMINUM PRODUCTS, LLC in SANFORD, Florida suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with metal sheets, ingots, bars-nonstructural 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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