Weis Markets Inc
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - MILTON, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Weis Markets Inc |
| Address | 16 South Industrial park Road |
| City, State ZIP | MILTON, Pennsylvania 17847 |
| Report ID | 2024032586 |
| Event Date | March 22, 2024 |
| Outcome | 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 | Batteries |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.99075, -76.85272 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was in the battery room changing the battery on a forklift. During this process, the battery started to roll back out of the forklift battery compartment after it was replaced with a fully charged battery. The battery fell and pinched the employee's finger between the top of it and the bottom of the battery compartment. The pressure crushed the employee's finger and resulted in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On March 22, 2024, a worker at Weis Markets Inc in MILTON, 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 batteries 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.
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