Locke Supply Co.

Nonclassifiable - Amputations - OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Locke Supply Co. in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma
Employer Locke Supply Co.
Address 2600 West Reno
City, State ZIP OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma 73107
Report ID 2023021587
Event Date February 18, 2023
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Nonclassifiable
Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 423720
GPS Coordinates 35.46406, -97.55968

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Incident Narrative

An employee was picking up pipes that had fallen from a forklift. The injured employee's hand was caught between a pipe and the wheel of the forklift, causing an injury to his right ring finger that required medical amputation.

Incident Summary

On February 18, 2023, a worker at Locke Supply Co. in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as nonclassifiable, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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.

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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