Quality Trailer Parts, LP
Struck by object or equipment rolling freely — Amputations — PLANT CITY, Florida
| Employer | Quality Trailer Parts, LP |
| Address | 3804 Sydney Road |
| City, State ZIP | PLANT CITY, Florida 33566 |
| Report ID | 20191213039 |
| Event Date | December 19, 2019 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment rolling freely |
| Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333924 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.99183, -82.16184 |
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Incident Narrative
A temporary employee was cutting banding from a bundle of steel tubing. When the last section of the banding was cut, the tubing rolled and caught his left pinky finger between the tubing and an upright stop on the table. His left pinky finger received an avulsion that resulted in a medical amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On December 19, 2019, a worker at Quality Trailer Parts, LP in PLANT CITY, Florida suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment rolling freely, with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 196 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object or equipment rolling freely" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object or equipment rolling freely 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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