Good's Disposal Service, Inc.
Collision with stationary object in roadway — Amputations involving bone loss — ELIZABETHTOWN, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Good's Disposal Service, Inc. |
| Address | South Peach Alley and West High Street |
| City, State ZIP | ELIZABETHTOWN, Pennsylvania 17022 |
| Report ID | 2024109610 |
| Event Date | October 16, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Collision with stationary object in roadway |
| Source of Injury | Garbage trucks |
| Secondary Source | Road signs, poles except utility |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 |
| Inspection # | 1782164 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.15000, -76.60000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was getting onto the rear of a garbage truck. The employee's right leg was caught between the truck's rear riding step and a bollard as it started moving. The employee was hospitalized and their leg was amputated at the knee.
Incident Summary
On October 16, 2024, a worker at Good's Disposal Service, Inc. in ELIZABETHTOWN, Pennsylvania suffered amputations involving bone loss to the knee(s). The incident was classified as collision with stationary object in roadway, with garbage trucks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 5 severe injury reports involving "Collision with stationary object in roadway" incidents in our database. Browse all Collision with stationary object in roadway 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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