Ardex Laboratories, Inc.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Ardex Laboratories, Inc. |
| Address | 2050 Byberry Road |
| City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania 19116 |
| Report ID | 2024010872 |
| Event Date | January 29, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Barrels, drums, cans nonpressurized |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541711 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.10941, -75.00366 |
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Incident Narrative
On January 29, 2024, employee 1 was removing a 55-gallon drum from the stock area when it tipped over on its side. Employee 2 tried to lift up the drum with a forklift, but the drum slipped off the forks and crushed employee 1's right little finger. The fingertip was medically amputated.
Incident Summary
On January 29, 2024, a worker at Ardex Laboratories, Inc. in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with barrels, drums, cans nonpressurized 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.
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