Cooper-Booth Wholesale Co. L.P.
Fall on same level due to slip or trip - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - SMYRNA, Delaware
| Employer | Cooper-Booth Wholesale Co. L.P. |
| Address | 304 N. Dupont Blvd |
| City, State ZIP | SMYRNA, Delaware 19977 |
| Report ID | 2025054539 |
| Event Date | May 14, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip |
| Source of Injury | Ramps, inclines |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424410 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.30587, -75.60644 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a hand cart carrying water down a truck ramp. They slipped and fell forward while moving down the ramp and held onto the hand truck as it slid down to the bottom of the ramp. The employee struck their knees and suffered a fingertip amputation to the left middle finger.
Incident Summary
On May 14, 2025, a worker at Cooper-Booth Wholesale Co. L.P. in SMYRNA, Delaware suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with ramps, inclines 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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