Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense Integration & Operation Center (MDIOC)
Struck by object dropped by person - Amputations involving bone loss - KING SALMON, Alaska
| Employer | Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense Integration & Operation Center (MDIOC) |
| Address | Caribou Road |
| City, State ZIP | KING SALMON, Alaska 99549 |
| Report ID | 2025087685 |
| Event Date | August 5, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object dropped by person |
| Source of Injury | Manhole and cistern covers |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 921190 |
| GPS Coordinates | 58.73000, -156.87000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a manhole cover when it fell on his right foot, resulting in the amputation of his big toe and the adjacent toe.
Incident Summary
On August 5, 2025, a worker at Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense Integration & Operation Center (MDIOC) in KING SALMON, Alaska suffered amputations involving bone loss to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by object dropped by person, with manhole and cistern covers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 114 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object dropped by person" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object dropped by person injuries.
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| May 2, 2025 | Ingalls Shipbuilding Inc. | PASCAGOULA, Mississippi | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Hosp. |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Core & Main LP | OAKLAND PARK, Florida | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Hosp., Amp. |
| Feb 17, 2025 | Fluidics, Inc. | CHERRY HILL, New Jersey | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Amp. |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Del Monte | KANKAKEE, Illinois | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Amp. |
| Mar 11, 2024 | MIDWEST MATERIALS COMPANY | CARTHAGE, Missouri | Open wounds involving internal organs, major blood vessels | Hosp. |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. | MUNDELEIN, Illinois | Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss | Amp. |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Riverside Foods, Inc. | TWO RIVERS, Wisconsin | Concussions | Hosp. |
| Oct 29, 2024 | JKL Associates, Inc. | ROSCOE, Montana | Amputations involving bone loss | Amp. |
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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