John's Towing Services
Pedestrian vehicular incident, n.e.c. - Amputations - JACKSONVILLE, Florida
| Employer | John's Towing Services |
| Address | I-95 Northbound I-95, |
| City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, Florida 32259 |
| Report ID | 2022108922 |
| Event Date | October 11, 2022 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Pedestrian vehicular incident, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488410 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.31000, -81.65000 |
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Incident Narrative
On October 11, 2022, an employee was operating the winch of a tow truck to pull a semi-truck out of a ditch. Before the job was completed, the driver of the semi-truck began to drive away. The winch line was still attached to the semi-truck and amputated the employee's right thumb.
Incident Summary
On October 11, 2022, a worker at John's Towing Services in JACKSONVILLE, Florida suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as pedestrian vehicular incident, n.e.c., with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck 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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