LKQ Keystone Automotive

Pedestrian struck by vehicle propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area — Amputations — KANSAS CITY, Kansas

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at LKQ Keystone Automotive in KANSAS CITY, Kansas
Employer LKQ Keystone Automotive
Address 555 River Park Dr
City, State ZIP KANSAS CITY, Kansas 66101
Report ID 20191212538
Event Date December 5, 2019
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Foot (feet), n.e.c.
Event Type Pedestrian struck by vehicle propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area
Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Secondary Source Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
Industry (NAICS) 811111
GPS Coordinates 39.09156, -94.61264

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Incident Narrative

An employee was disconnecting his cart from an order picker (PIT) when another PIT struck the employee's cart from behind. He was caught between the cart and his PIT, resulting in the amputation of his right foot.

Incident Summary

On December 5, 2019, a worker at LKQ Keystone Automotive in KANSAS CITY, Kansas suffered amputations to the foot (feet), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 38 severe injury reports involving "Pedestrian struck by vehicle propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area" incidents in our database. Browse all Pedestrian struck by vehicle propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area 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.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

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