Ward Trucking, LLC
Struck by object dropped by person — Amputations involving bone loss — BLUE ASH, Ohio
| Employer | Ward Trucking, LLC |
| Address | 11254 Cornell Park Drive, Suite A |
| City, State ZIP | BLUE ASH, Ohio 45242 |
| Report ID | 2025099470 |
| Event Date | September 22, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object dropped by person |
| Source of Injury | Loading docks, dock plates |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 |
| Inspection # | 1859492 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.27000, -84.36000 |
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Incident Narrative
A driver was at a customer location preparing to make a delivery. He went to put the dock plate down but it slipped out of his hand and landed on his left index fingertip, resulting in partial amputation from the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On September 22, 2025, a worker at Ward Trucking, LLC in BLUE ASH, Ohio suffered amputations involving bone loss to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by object dropped by person, with loading docks, dock plates 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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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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