Goldin Metals, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Amputations - BROUSSARD, Louisiana
| Employer | Goldin Metals, Inc. |
| Address | 3341 Highway 90 |
| City, State ZIP | BROUSSARD, Louisiana 70518 |
| Report ID | 2023087462 |
| Event Date | August 15, 2023 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part |
| Source of Injury | Metal plates, metal panels |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.10449, -91.92061 |
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Incident Narrative
A forklift was lowering a stack of metal panels when the weight of the panels caused the forklift to tilt. The panels slid off the forks, striking an employee's right middle finger. The employee sustained an amputation.
Incident Summary
On August 15, 2023, a worker at Goldin Metals, Inc. in BROUSSARD, Louisiana suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with metal plates, metal panels identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,850 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part 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.
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