PICS Telecom International
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — ROCHESTER, New York
| Employer | PICS Telecom International |
| Address | 1920 Lyell Ave |
| City, State ZIP | ROCHESTER, New York 14606 |
| Report ID | 2025021115 |
| Event Date | February 4, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Electric parts n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Utility carts, hand trucks, dollies |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517919 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.16640, -77.67765 |
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Incident Narrative
At the loading dock of the warehouse, an employee was using a hand cart to unload telecom cabinets from a truck. One of the wheels of the cart caught the dock plate and a telecom cabinet fell onto the employee's foot, resulting in the medical amputation of his little toe.
Incident Summary
On February 4, 2025, a worker at PICS Telecom International in ROCHESTER, New York suffered amputations involving bone loss to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with electric parts n.e.c. 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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