Del Norte Harvesting LLC
Vehicle struck by falling or flying object(s), nonroadway — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — LINCOLN, Illinois
| Employer | Del Norte Harvesting LLC |
| Address | Remington Hybrid Seed Company Inc, 1615 IL-10 |
| City, State ZIP | LINCOLN, Illinois 62656 |
| Report ID | 20241110612 |
| Event Date | November 14, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Vehicle struck by falling or flying object(s), nonroadway |
| Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 115115 |
| Inspection # | 1788461 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.14000, -89.28000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was reversing a forklift in the warehouse when the lift struck a stack of boxes. The boxes fell onto the protection cage of the forklift and the employee's left little finger was crushed, resulting in medical amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On November 14, 2024, a worker at Del Norte Harvesting LLC in LINCOLN, Illinois suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as vehicle struck by falling or flying object(s), nonroadway, with forklift, order picker, platform truck powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 8 severe injury reports involving "Vehicle struck by falling or flying object(s), nonroadway" incidents in our database. Browse all Vehicle struck by falling or flying object(s), nonroadway 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.
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