Republic National Distributing Company

Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle - Amputations - ATLANTA, Georgia

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Republic National Distributing Company in ATLANTA, Georgia
Employer Republic National Distributing Company
Address 1 National Drive Southwest
City, State ZIP ATLANTA, Georgia 30336
Report ID 2022109391
Event Date October 26, 2022
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle
Source of Injury Delivery truck or van
Industry (NAICS) 493110
GPS Coordinates 33.77471, -84.52892

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Incident Narrative

An employee was closing the roll-up door on the back of a delivery truck. The door slammed on his right hand, causing a partial amputation to the little finger.

Incident Summary

On October 26, 2022, a worker at Republic National Distributing Company in ATLANTA, Georgia suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with delivery truck or van 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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