White Cap Holding (SC), LLC

Pedestrian struck by vehicle or object propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area — Amputations involving bone loss — SAVANNAH, Georgia

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at White Cap Holding (SC), LLC in SAVANNAH, Georgia
Employer White Cap Holding (SC), LLC
Address 205 Telfair RD
City, State ZIP SAVANNAH, Georgia 31415
Report ID 2025066060
Event Date June 24, 2025
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations involving bone loss
Body Part Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Event Type Pedestrian struck by vehicle or object propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area
Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
Secondary Source Panels, sheets, plates metal
Industry (NAICS) 444190
GPS Coordinates 32.08329, -81.13778

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Incident Narrative

An employee was loading a pallet of water onto the back of his truck when the wire grate sideboard fell off. After exiting his forklift to pick up the fallen sideboard, he stood next to the truck, awaiting the loading of the second pallet. The operator of the second forklift positioned the pallet on the flatbed and began to reverse out. As the forks exited the pallet, they caught the mesh sideboard grate that the employee had gathered and placed next to it, causing the mesh sideboard grate to pull back and catch the employee's fingers inside it. The employee suffered lacerations, including to the left little finger, and required amputation of the little finger down to the knuckle of the hand.

Incident Summary

On June 24, 2025, a worker at White Cap Holding (SC), LLC in SAVANNAH, Georgia suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle or object propelled by another vehicle 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.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

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