Walmart #1483

Injured by object pushed or pulled by person - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - YANKTON, South Dakota

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Walmart #1483 in YANKTON, South Dakota
Employer Walmart #1483
Address 3001 Broadway Avenue
City, State ZIP YANKTON, South Dakota 57078
Report ID 2024076306
Event Date July 12, 2024
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
Body Part Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
Event Type Injured by object pushed or pulled by person
Source of Injury Utility carts, hand trucks, dollies
Secondary Source Utility carts, hand trucks, dollies
Industry (NAICS) 452910
GPS Coordinates 42.90727, -97.40105

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Incident Narrative

An employee was collecting shopping carts in a parking lot. His left middle fingertip was caught between two of the carts and he suffered an amputation to the finger.

Incident Summary

On July 12, 2024, a worker at Walmart #1483 in YANKTON, South Dakota suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as injured by object pushed or pulled by person, with utility carts, hand trucks, dollies 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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