Ranger Construction Industries, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - KISSIMMEE, Florida
| Employer | Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. |
| Address | Osceola Parkway Northbound on and off Ramp Near Buena Vista Lakes |
| City, State ZIP | KISSIMMEE, Florida 34743 |
| Report ID | 20201110477 |
| Event Date | November 4, 2020 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Pickup truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.34000, -81.34000 |
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Incident Narrative
On November 4, 2020, at approximately 11:45 AM, two Ranger Construction employees were unloading a skid steer loader from a tandem-axle heavy equipment trailer that was attached to a pickup truck. One employee was driving the loader down the trailer's loading ramp when the latch on the truck receiver was released. The weight of the loader on the back of the trailer caused the ring of the trailer receiver to pop up, contacting the latch and pinching the injured employee's left index finger between the latch and the hitch receiver. The fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On November 4, 2020, a worker at Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. in KISSIMMEE, Florida suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with pickup truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment 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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