Revolution Foods, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - EDISON, New Jersey
| Employer | Revolution Foods, Inc. |
| Address | 50-60 Parkway Place |
| City, State ZIP | EDISON, New Jersey 08837 |
| Report ID | 20181112173 |
| Event Date | November 28, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Buckets, baskets, pails |
| Secondary Source | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311999 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.51315, -74.33887 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee pulled eight cases of orange juice inside bread baskets weighing approximately 170 pounds across the dock from the staging area to a van. He was trying to load the cases of juice onto the van by hand when the baskets became stuck on the dock going into the van. He pulled the bread baskets and they started to tip over onto the van. As he tried to catch the falling baskets, his right hand was caught between the van floor and bread baskets. He pulled his hand out, resulting in a right middle index fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On November 28, 2018, a worker at Revolution Foods, Inc. in EDISON, New Jersey suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with buckets, baskets, pails 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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