United Seating and Mobility, LLC

Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached — Amputations involving bone loss — TYBEE ISLAND, Georgia

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at United Seating and Mobility, LLC in TYBEE ISLAND, Georgia
Employer United Seating and Mobility, LLC
Address 7 Rosewood Avenue
City, State ZIP TYBEE ISLAND, Georgia 31328
Report ID 2025077244
Event Date July 24, 2025
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations involving bone loss
Body Part Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
Event Type Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached
Source of Injury Vehicle and machine seats
Secondary Source Wheelchairs, scooters powered
Industry (NAICS) 532283
GPS Coordinates 32.01667, -80.84383

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Incident Narrative

An employee was working on the tilt actuator of a powered wheelchair in a customer's home. The bolt slipped out of the actuator and the seat assembly fell down onto his right thumb, amputating it at the base of the fingernail.

Incident Summary

On July 24, 2025, a worker at United Seating and Mobility, LLC in TYBEE ISLAND, Georgia suffered amputations involving bone loss to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached, with vehicle and machine seats identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 63 severe injury reports involving "Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached 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.

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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