Green Planet 21 Inc

Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — MILFORD, Ohio

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Green Planet 21 Inc in MILFORD, Ohio
Employer Green Planet 21 Inc
Address 999 tech drive Milford Ohio
City, State ZIP MILFORD, Ohio 45150
Report ID 2025021478
Event Date February 14, 2025
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
Body Part Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
Event Type Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area
Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 562920
Inspection # 1805228
GPS Coordinates 39.15000, -84.25000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was removing a dust tent from the top of a metal bin while a forklift was backing out with the bin. The employee's left middle fingertip was crushed between the tent and the bin, resulting in amputation.

Incident Summary

On February 14, 2025, a worker at Green Planet 21 Inc in MILFORD, Ohio suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with forklift, order picker, platform truck powered 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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