J.J. Taylor Companies, Inc.
Struck by object dropped by person — Amputations involving bone loss — FORT MYERS, Florida
| Employer | J.J. Taylor Companies, Inc. |
| Address | 2040 Park 82 Drive |
| City, State ZIP | FORT MYERS, Florida 33905 |
| Report ID | 20241211608 |
| Event Date | December 16, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object dropped by person |
| Source of Injury | Pressurized kegs and cans |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424810 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.64108, -81.80765 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was transporting a beer keg when they dropped the keg and it landed on their right foot, resulting in three fractured toes and an amputation of the middle toe.
Incident Summary
On December 16, 2024, a worker at J.J. Taylor Companies, Inc. in FORT MYERS, Florida suffered amputations involving bone loss to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by object dropped by person, with pressurized kegs and cans identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 106 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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