Bering Industries Incorporated
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, n.e.c. — Amputations — KODIAK, Alaska
| Employer | Bering Industries Incorporated |
| Address | 8300 Rezanoff Drive |
| City, State ZIP | KODIAK, Alaska 99615 |
| Report ID | 2020088291 |
| Event Date | August 24, 2020 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Secondary Source | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 |
| Inspection # | 1499311 |
| GPS Coordinates | 57.72000, -152.52000 |
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Incident Narrative
A crew of five employees used two forklifts along with a telehandler to load and carry pipe that had been cut into 125-foot sections from the fuel pier to the parking lot for painting. The injured employee was guiding the pipe while it was being moved by the forklift. The pipe struck a bush and began swaying and the injured employee's hand was caught between the pipe and the building next to it. The employee's right ring and pinky fingers were amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 24, 2020, a worker at Bering Industries Incorporated in KODIAK, Alaska suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, n.e.c., with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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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