Gerke Excavating, Inc.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — TOMAH, Wisconsin
| Employer | Gerke Excavating, Inc. |
| Address | 15341 STATE HWY 131 |
| City, State ZIP | TOMAH, Wisconsin 54660 |
| Report ID | 2025109879 |
| Event Date | October 1, 2025 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Gates, hatches vehicle and machine cargo |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.95000, -90.50000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a door on a semi-trailer. They were using a forklift to lift the door to the height of the trailer when the door became jammed between the forklift mast and the hinge on the trailer. When the employee went to dislodge the door from the mast, the door fell and crushed their foot. Their big toe was amputated. The employee was hospitalized and their big toe was surgically reattached. The employee's foot and other toes also required surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 1, 2025, a worker at Gerke Excavating, Inc. in TOMAH, Wisconsin suffered amputations involving bone loss to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with gates, hatches vehicle and machine cargo identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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.
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