The Hydaker-Wheatlake Company
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in roadway, unspecified — Amputations — HAMILTON, Ohio
| Employer | The Hydaker-Wheatlake Company |
| Address | 115 West Fairway Drive |
| City, State ZIP | HAMILTON, Ohio 45013 |
| Report ID | 2021108754 |
| Event Date | October 11, 2021 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in roadway, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Construction, logging, and mining machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.40000, -84.59000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was guiding the bucket of a backyard machine as it was being offloaded from the trailer on a residential street. The bucket caught the trailer as it was unloaded, causing the bucket to rotate and create a pinch point between the bucket mount (a steel bracket) and a hydraulic strut. The employee's left hand was caught between the top of the bucket and the hydraulic strut, and his index fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On October 11, 2021, a worker at The Hydaker-Wheatlake Company in HAMILTON, Ohio suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in roadway, unspecified, with construction, logging, and mining machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 63 severe injury reports involving "Pedestrian struck by vehicle in roadway, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Pedestrian struck by vehicle in roadway, unspecified 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.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
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