Lonestar Forming, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - ATLANTA, Georgia
| Employer | Lonestar Forming, Inc. |
| Address | Anthem Technology Center, 740 West Peachtree Street |
| City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, Georgia 30308 |
| Report ID | 2019043883 |
| Event Date | April 16, 2019 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.77000, -84.38000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to land a pallet jack on an outrigger landing platform (Level 12). The employee was signaling the crane and controlling the load at the same time. His hand was in the open slot at the end of the forks where the wheel retracts into the fork. The wheels were not powered down, but extended because of gravity. As the load was brought down, the wheels retracted into the opening, pinching the employee's fingers. The index and middle fingers were severed at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On April 16, 2019, a worker at Lonestar Forming, Inc. in ATLANTA, Georgia suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment injuries.
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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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