Siemens Industries
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Amputations - HEBER SPRINGS, Arkansas
| Employer | Siemens Industries |
| Address | 99 Bolton Sullivan Drive |
| City, State ZIP | HEBER SPRINGS, Arkansas 72543 |
| Report ID | 2022087310 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2022 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part |
| Source of Injury | Bundles, bales |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423610 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.49000, -91.99000 |
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Incident Narrative
On August 17, 2022, at 10:00 AM, an employee was sorting an order of 3-inch-by 20-foot angle and flat stock steel. The bundle of material was elevated about 4 feet on forklift forks. When the employee cut the banding on the bundle, the bundle rolled off the forks and landed on his left foot. The employee's left big toe was amputated and the adjacent toe was fractured. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2022, a worker at Siemens Industries in HEBER SPRINGS, Arkansas suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with bundles, bales 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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