Sodexo Operations, LLC
Fall on same level due to slipping - Amputations - PANAMA CITY, Florida
| Employer | Sodexo Operations, LLC |
| Address | 449 W 23rd Street |
| City, State ZIP | PANAMA CITY, Florida 32405 |
| Report ID | 2020076252 |
| Event Date | July 5, 2020 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping |
| Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722310 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.18962, -85.66743 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell while walking behind a caf serving line. She caught a wall-mounted fire extinguisher as she fell; it fell onto her hand when she landed on the floor, amputating her left index finger at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On July 5, 2020, a worker at Sodexo Operations, LLC in PANAMA CITY, Florida suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 3,680 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level due to slipping" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level due to slipping 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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