Marshalls Atlanta Merchants, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area — Amputations — DECATUR, Georgia
| Employer | Marshalls Atlanta Merchants, Inc. |
| Address | 2300 Miller Road |
| City, State ZIP | DECATUR, Georgia 30035 |
| Report ID | 2022087527 |
| Event Date | August 24, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area |
| Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.72000, -84.17000 |
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Incident Narrative
The injured employee had parked a powered industrial truck (PIT) and exited the PIT. The parked PIT was then struck by another PIT and propelled into the injured employee, knocked them to the ground and running over their left foot. The employee sustained a partial amputation of the left big toe and a full amputation of the left second toe. Toes 3 through 5 on the employee's left foot were broken.
Incident Summary
On August 24, 2022, a worker at Marshalls Atlanta Merchants, Inc. in DECATUR, Georgia suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 38 severe injury reports involving "Pedestrian struck by vehicle propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area" incidents in our database. Browse all Pedestrian struck by vehicle propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area 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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