Sunshine Forming Inc
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - ATLANTA, Georgia
| Employer | Sunshine Forming Inc |
| Address | intersection of Magnum St. and North Side Street |
| City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, Georgia 30307 |
| Report ID | 2015010765 |
| Event Date | January 23, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.76000, -84.34000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee received an amputation injury to the right-hand index finger as a result of a U bolt, which fell during the removal of concrete form work at the new Atlanta Falcons stadium.
Incident Summary
On January 23, 2015, a worker at Sunshine Forming Inc in ATLANTA, Georgia suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers 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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