GCA Production Services

Nonroadway noncollision Struck by shifting, dislodged load in transport — Amputations involving bone loss — COLUMBUS, Ohio

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at GCA Production Services in COLUMBUS, Ohio
Employer GCA Production Services
Address 4002 International Gateway
City, State ZIP COLUMBUS, Ohio 43219
Report ID 2025065491
Event Date June 9, 2025
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations involving bone loss
Body Part Toes(s), toenail(s)
Event Type Nonroadway noncollision Struck by shifting, dislodged load in transport
Source of Injury Pallet jack riding
Secondary Source Guardrails, road dividers or barriers
Industry (NAICS) 561720
GPS Coordinates 39.99889, -82.89877

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Incident Narrative

An employee was moving a concrete jersey barrier with a pallet jack. The barrier broke near its base and toppled onto the employee's right foot, causing injuries to the third and fourth toes including an amputation of the distal tissues and tuft of the distal phalanx at the fourth digit with at least one small, nondisplaced fracture of the tuft of the second distal phalanx with overlying soft tissue swelling. They also sustained a comminuted fracture of the tuft of the third distal phalanx with multiple displaced bone fragments and overlying soft tissue swelling. The employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On June 9, 2025, a worker at GCA Production Services in COLUMBUS, Ohio suffered amputations involving bone loss to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as nonroadway noncollision struck by shifting, dislodged load in transport, with pallet jack riding identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 14 severe injury reports involving "Nonroadway noncollision Struck by shifting, dislodged load in transport" incidents in our database. Browse all Nonroadway noncollision Struck by shifting, dislodged load in transport 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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