U.S. Postal Service
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service |
| Address | 1135 BROADWAY NE |
| City, State ZIP | ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico 87101 |
| Report ID | 2015010554 |
| Event Date | January 17, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Mailing and metering machines |
| Secondary Source | Conveyors-roller |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 |
| Inspection # | 1020824 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.09000, -106.64000 |
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Incident Narrative
At approximately 8:05 p.m., an employee suffered a possible amputation. The employee was sweeping mail at bin #1 and her finger was caught in the belt. The finger was then dragged between the belt and roller, resulting in a 2-cm avulsion to her middle finger on her right hand.
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2015, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with mailing and metering machines 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.
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