Imperial Manufacturing Group USA Inc.
Nonroadway collision with other vehicle, unspecified - Amputations - ALTON, Illinois
| Employer | Imperial Manufacturing Group USA Inc. |
| Address | 1450 Discovery Parkway |
| City, State ZIP | ALTON, Illinois 62002 |
| Report ID | 2022032100 |
| Event Date | March 8, 2022 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Nonroadway collision with other vehicle, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.88396, -90.16989 |
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Incident Narrative
On March 8, 2022, an employee was driving a stand-up forklift when it ran into a walkie-rider forklift. The employee's foot was caught between the two forklifts, and the employee suffered an amputation to the big toe, a partial amputation to the second toe, a dislocation to the third toe, and fractures to the fourth toe. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 8, 2022, a worker at Imperial Manufacturing Group USA Inc. in ALTON, Illinois suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as nonroadway collision with other vehicle, unspecified, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 323 severe injury reports involving "Nonroadway collision with other vehicle, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Nonroadway collision with other vehicle, 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.
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