Sysco Houston - Food Distributor & Restaurant Supplies
Collision with stationary object, nonroadway — Amputations involving bone loss — HOUSTON, Texas
| Employer | Sysco Houston - Food Distributor & Restaurant Supplies |
| Address | 10710 Greens Crossing Boulevard |
| City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, Texas 77038 |
| Report ID | 2025021932 |
| Event Date | February 27, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Collision with stationary object, nonroadway |
| Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Secondary Source | Shelves, shelving, racks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424410 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.93470, -95.42340 |
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Incident Narrative
At approximately 12:45 a.m., a standup forklift operator was traveling down an aisle in the cooler when the forklift struck racking. The employee's left hand was crushed between the forklift and the metal racking. Two fingers required amputation.
Incident Summary
On February 27, 2025, a worker at Sysco Houston - Food Distributor & Restaurant Supplies in HOUSTON, Texas suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as collision with stationary object, nonroadway, 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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