PEPSI BOTTLING VENTURES LLC
Standing up, sitting down, laying down — Amputations involving bone loss — REHOBOTH BEACH, Delaware
| Employer | PEPSI BOTTLING VENTURES LLC |
| Address | 18922 Rehoboth Mall Blvd |
| City, State ZIP | REHOBOTH BEACH, Delaware 19971 |
| Report ID | 2024042890 |
| Event Date | April 2, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Standing up, sitting down, laying down |
| Source of Injury | Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 312111 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.72722, -75.13239 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was stocking customer shelves when he was getting up from the floor and lost his balance, hyperextending his left leg. This resulted in the surgical amputation of the leg above the knee.
Incident Summary
On April 2, 2024, a worker at PEPSI BOTTLING VENTURES LLC in REHOBOTH BEACH, Delaware suffered amputations involving bone loss to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as standing up, sitting down, laying down, with bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 5 severe injury reports involving "Standing up, sitting down, laying down" incidents in our database. Browse all Standing up, sitting down, laying down 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.
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.
About This OSHA Report
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