King Food Service, Inc.
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Amputations — ROCK ISLAND, Illinois
| Employer | King Food Service, Inc. |
| Address | 7810 42nd St W, |
| City, State ZIP | ROCK ISLAND, Illinois 61201 |
| Report ID | 20191212766 |
| Event Date | December 12, 2019 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident |
| Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Secondary Source | Racks-garment and other |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424440 |
| Inspection # | 1453014 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.44326, -90.62637 |
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Incident Narrative
On December 12, 2019, around 3:00 PM, an employee was operating a forklift inside a freezer when he pressed the gas instead of the brakes. His hand was outside of the forklift cage at the time and became caught between the forklift and a rack. He suffered a thumb fracture and ligament damage and was hospitalized where the thumb was surgically amputated.
Incident Summary
On December 12, 2019, a worker at King Food Service, Inc. in ROCK ISLAND, Illinois suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,387 severe injury reports involving "Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident" incidents in our database. Browse all Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident injuries.
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| Aug 4, 2015 | Menlo Logistics | PATASKALA, Ohio | Fractures | Hosp. |
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| Nov 5, 2019 | APL LOGISTICS WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. | LITHIA SPRINGS, Georgia | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
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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