Walmart Stores, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified - Amputations - PALATKA, Florida
| Employer | Walmart Stores, Inc. |
| Address | 1024 S. State Rd. 19 |
| City, State ZIP | PALATKA, Florida 32177 |
| Report ID | 2019010023 |
| Event Date | January 2, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452112 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.63857, -81.68118 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to pull a dock plate out at the loading dock when the plate popped out, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On January 2, 2019, a worker at Walmart Stores, Inc. in PALATKA, Florida suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates 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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