Pacific Fur & Hide
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. - Amputations involving bone loss - POLSON, Montana
| Employer | Pacific Fur & Hide |
| Address | 905 1st E |
| City, State ZIP | POLSON, Montana 59860 |
| Report ID | 2024042901 |
| Event Date | April 2, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Beams, rods, blocks unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Other semi, tractor-trailer |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423710 |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.68713, -114.16171 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was tightening straps for beams (each are 90 pounds, 10-feet-long) on a semi-trailer when the beams became unstable and fell off the trailer and onto the ground and the employee's right foot. This resulted in the surgical amputation of the two little toes and half of his middle toe.
Incident Summary
On April 2, 2024, a worker at Pacific Fur & Hide in POLSON, Montana suffered amputations involving bone loss to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with beams, rods, blocks unspecified 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.
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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