Unifi Aviation, LLC
Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c. - Amputations - ATLANTA, Georgia
| Employer | Unifi Aviation, LLC |
| Address | 000 N Terminal Pkwy |
| City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, Georgia 30320 |
| Report ID | 2023054511 |
| Event Date | May 20, 2023 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Airport utility vehicle-powered |
| Secondary Source | Tools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488119 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.65000, -84.42000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a baggage tug and transitioning between gates. As the employee was coming to a complete stop parallel to an aircraft, the vehicle ran over a chock. His left hand was in the wheel well and was pinched between the wheel and the inner wheel well. The employee's left middle fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On May 20, 2023, a worker at Unifi Aviation, LLC in ATLANTA, Georgia suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c., with airport utility vehicle-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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