Lowe's Home Improvement
Struck by object dropped by person - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - LIVINGSTON, Texas
| Employer | Lowe's Home Improvement |
| Address | 120 US 59 Loop South |
| City, State ZIP | LIVINGSTON, Texas 77351 |
| Report ID | 2024075903 |
| Event Date | July 1, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object dropped by person |
| Source of Injury | Sheets, panels wood, plywood, MDF |
| Secondary Source | Workers engaging in team lift |
| Industry (NAICS) | 444130 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.70850, -94.95112 |
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Incident Narrative
Two employees were pulling a 4-foot x 6-foot piece of lumber from a shelf when the piece of lumber fell to the ground. The lumber fell one of the employee's hands, resulting in a partial amputation to her ring fingertip.
Incident Summary
On July 1, 2024, a worker at Lowe's Home Improvement in LIVINGSTON, Texas suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by object dropped by person, with sheets, panels wood, plywood, mdf identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 120 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object dropped by person" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object dropped by person 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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