Jerry Ritter Trucking, Inc.

Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Amputations - NEWTOWN, Ohio

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Jerry Ritter Trucking, Inc. in NEWTOWN, Ohio
Employer Jerry Ritter Trucking, Inc.
Address Valley Asphalt, 7940 Batavia Rd.
City, State ZIP NEWTOWN, Ohio 45244
Report ID 2019066019
Event Date June 14, 2019
Outcome Hospitalized, 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 Paving asphalt, asphaltic cement
Secondary Source Dump truck
Industry (NAICS) 484110
GPS Coordinates 39.12532, -84.33297

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Incident Narrative

On June 14, 2019, an employee was dumping approximately 3 tons of asphalt that was left inside the bed of a dump truck from the night before. The employee raised the dump truck and then exited the truck. While the employee was standing at the rear of the truck, the asphalt broke loose and fell onto the employee, pinning the employee between the pavement and the tailgate of the dump truck. The employee suffered burns, lacerations, broken bones, and the amputation of toes.

Incident Summary

On June 14, 2019, a worker at Jerry Ritter Trucking, Inc. in NEWTOWN, Ohio 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 paving asphalt, asphaltic cement 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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