Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Collision with stationary object, nonroadway - Amputations involving bone loss - POTTSVILLE, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. |
| Address | 820 Keystone Boulevard |
| City, State ZIP | POTTSVILLE, Pennsylvania 17901 |
| Report ID | 2024032323 |
| Event Date | March 14, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Collision with stationary object, nonroadway |
| Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Secondary Source | Towers, poles unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.72446, -76.32342 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a stand-up powered industrial truck during forklift training when their foot was caught between the forklift and a pole, resulting in the amputation of two toes.
Incident Summary
On March 14, 2024, a worker at Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. in POTTSVILLE, Pennsylvania suffered amputations involving bone loss to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as collision with stationary object, nonroadway, with forklift, order picker, platform truck powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 353 severe injury reports involving "Collision with stationary object, nonroadway" incidents in our database. Browse all Collision with stationary object, nonroadway 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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