KWANGSUNG AMERICA CORPORATION
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area - Amputations - DADEVILLE, Alabama
| Employer | KWANGSUNG AMERICA CORPORATION |
| Address | 217 THWEATT INDUSTRIAL BLVD. |
| City, State ZIP | DADEVILLE, Alabama 36853 |
| Report ID | 2021053919 |
| Event Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Arm(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area |
| Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423110 |
| Inspection # | 1517031 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.79000, -85.74000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying trash outside to the burning pit using a forklift. The forklift got stuck in the mud outside and the operator asked another forklift operator to pull the stuck forklift out of the mud. The second forklift was backing up to the stuck forklift to attach a chain. The injured employee was holding the chain and while the second forklift backed up and the employee's left arm was crushed between the two forklifts resulting in amputation of the arm.
Incident Summary
On May 12, 2021, a worker at KWANGSUNG AMERICA CORPORATION in DADEVILLE, Alabama suffered amputations to the arm(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered 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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