SUPREME MID-ATLANTIC CORPORATION
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle - Amputations - JONESTOWN, Pennsylvania
| Employer | SUPREME MID-ATLANTIC CORPORATION |
| Address | 411 JONESTOWN ROAD |
| City, State ZIP | JONESTOWN, Pennsylvania 17038 |
| Report ID | 2021010824 |
| Event Date | January 29, 2021 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle |
| Source of Injury | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336211 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.41246, -76.48963 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to install the horizontal track for an overhead door inside a refrigerated truck while working from a 4-foot platform ladder. The safety screw that maintains the pre-spring-loaded overhead door in the down position had been removed and the door was ejected from the vertical door track. As the door moved upward, the employee's left index finger was caught between two panel sections resulting in the removed of skin from the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On January 29, 2021, a worker at SUPREME MID-ATLANTIC CORPORATION in JONESTOWN, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 683 severe injury reports involving "Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle 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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