PAE Applied Technologies, LLC.
Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway - Amputations - BARRINGTON, New Jersey
| Employer | PAE Applied Technologies, LLC. |
| Address | 1 Commerce Drive |
| City, State ZIP | BARRINGTON, New Jersey 08007 |
| Report ID | 2022086733 |
| Event Date | August 1, 2022 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway |
| Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541990 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.86000, -75.04000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a forklift equipped with a commercial clamp attachment to move unprocessed gaylords of mailbags stored on floors, pallets, or shelves to inspector workstations. The forklift overturned and the employee's right foot became caught between the forklift s roll cage and the concrete floor of the work area, resulting in injuries that required surgical amputation of his big toe and second toe, and a partial amputation of the third toe. The employee was wearing steel boots at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On August 1, 2022, a worker at PAE Applied Technologies, LLC. in BARRINGTON, New Jersey suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway, 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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