West Fraser, Inc.
Pedestrian vehicular incident, n.e.c. - Amputations - MC DAVID, Florida
| Employer | West Fraser, Inc. |
| Address | 401 Champion Dr. |
| City, State ZIP | MC DAVID, Florida 32568 |
| Report ID | 2020109385 |
| Event Date | October 2, 2020 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian vehicular incident, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Bucket, front-end, end, and pay loaders |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 |
| Inspection # | 1496230 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.79000, -87.32000 |
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Incident Narrative
On October 2, 2020, a forklift operator was adjusting the shackle on the back end of the forklift connected to a train of kiln carts when a front-end loader pushed the kiln carts from the opposite end. The forklift operator was pinched between the forklift and the kiln carts and both legs were surgically amputated below the knee.
Incident Summary
On October 2, 2020, a worker at West Fraser, Inc. in MC DAVID, Florida suffered amputations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian vehicular incident, n.e.c., with bucket, front-end, end, and pay loaders 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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