Express Services, Inc.
Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified - Amputations - SPRINGFIELD, Illinois
| Employer | Express Services, Inc. |
| Address | 2209 Old Jackson Rd |
| City, State ZIP | SPRINGFIELD, Illinois 62704 |
| Report ID | 2015010613 |
| Event Date | January 20, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 |
| Inspection # | 1020075 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.78000, -89.68000 |
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Incident Narrative
On or about January 20, 2015, at approximately 3:10 PM, an employee suffered an amputation of the left-hand ring finger, just above the first knuckle. The employee was attempting to stop heavy gauge from falling off the top of a cart.
Incident Summary
On January 20, 2015, a worker at Express Services, Inc. in SPRINGFIELD, Illinois suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with objects and equipment, unspecified, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,049 severe injury reports involving "Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified 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.
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