Valmont Newmark, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Amputations - TUSCALOOSA, Alabama
| Employer | Valmont Newmark, Inc. |
| Address | 3129 35th Street |
| City, State ZIP | TUSCALOOSA, Alabama 35401 |
| Report ID | 2020010537 |
| Event Date | January 17, 2020 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part |
| Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327390 |
| Inspection # | 1459318 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.17836, -87.57622 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was replacing chains on a forklift, whose mast was hooked and supported by an overhead 5-ton crane. When the support nuts at the bottom of the fork chains were removed, the forklift forks and backstop fell on the employee, knocking him down and pinning him to the floor. He suffered injuries to the left hand, neck, back, and collarbone and a broken left femur. During surgery, his left ring finger was amputated to the first joint.
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2020, a worker at Valmont Newmark, Inc. in TUSCALOOSA, Alabama suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. 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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