U.S. Department of the Air Force - Robins Air Force Base

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified — Amputations — WARNER ROBINS, Georgia

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at U.S. Department of the Air Force - Robins Air Force Base in WARNER ROBINS, Georgia
Employer U.S. Department of the Air Force - Robins Air Force Base
Address 78 ABW/SEG, 675 7th Street
City, State ZIP WARNER ROBINS, Georgia 31098
Report ID 20181213207
Event Date December 27, 2018
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Leg(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified
Source of Injury Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 928110
Inspection # 1375330
GPS Coordinates 32.60000, -83.58000

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Incident Narrative

On December 27, 2018, a security officer was struck by a motor vehicle while working at a base entrance gate. The employee suffered a crushed left leg, which had to be amputated.

Incident Summary

On December 27, 2018, a worker at U.S. Department of the Air Force - Robins Air Force Base in WARNER ROBINS, Georgia suffered amputations to the leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified, with highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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