POP Displays USA
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - EAST POINT, Georgia
| Employer | POP Displays USA |
| Address | 4505 North Commerce Drive |
| City, State ZIP | EAST POINT, Georgia 30344 |
| Report ID | 20191010590 |
| Event Date | October 9, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Dies, molds, patterns |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541850 |
| Inspection # | 1439403 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.65986, -84.50401 |
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Incident Narrative
A temporary employee was moving a pallet containing four steel molds using a sit-down forklift. When the employee lifted the forks on the forklift, the pallet broke apart causing two molds to fall on the floor. The employee retrieved a new pallet to replace the broken pallet. He then attempted to pull and slide over one of the remaining molds on the broken pallet onto the new pallet, which he had placed alongside the forks. The steel mold was approximately 500 lbs., and when he slid it to the pallet edge, the pallet once again broke apart. This caused the mold to come crashing down onto the employee's left hand, resulting in a left middle fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On October 9, 2019, a worker at POP Displays USA in EAST POINT, Georgia suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with dies, molds, patterns 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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