The Auto Store LLC
Struck by shifting load during transport, nonroadway — Amputations — CAMDEN, New Jersey
| Employer | The Auto Store LLC |
| Address | 1605 Thorn Street |
| City, State ZIP | CAMDEN, New Jersey 08103 |
| Report ID | 2022010147 |
| Event Date | January 6, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by shifting load during transport, nonroadway |
| Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423140 |
| Inspection # | 1552263 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.92661, -75.09861 |
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Incident Narrative
Employee 1 was using a forklift to unload engines and transmissions from a truck. The forklift couldn't get to the engines into the back of the truck, so employee 2 moved the engines to the edge of the truck with a pallet jack. Employee 1 reached to grab the pallet while employee 2 pushed with the pallet jack. When the pallet hit the sheet metal strip of the truck, the engine shifted onto employee 1's finger, resulting in a partial amputation.
Incident Summary
On January 6, 2022, a worker at The Auto Store LLC in CAMDEN, New Jersey suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by shifting load during transport, nonroadway, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 42 severe injury reports involving "Struck by shifting load during transport, nonroadway" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by shifting load during transport, nonroadway 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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