Pacific Tank Cleaning Services Inc
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet - Amputations - SAN DIEGO, California
| Employer | Pacific Tank Cleaning Services Inc |
| Address | NB San Diego USS Harper Ferry, NB San Diego Pier 6 |
| City, State ZIP | SAN DIEGO, California 92170 |
| Report ID | 2015021311 |
| Event Date | February 10, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet |
| Source of Injury | Cargo ship, freighter, passenger liner, ship, excluding sail-powered |
| Secondary Source | Ladders-fixed |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.69000, -117.13000 |
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Incident Narrative
The injured worker was leaving the engine room and going up the ship's ladder carrying a small Shop-Vac. He was six to eight rungs above the deck when he fell (approximately 6 feet). While falling, he caught his finger between the vacuum and some metal part of the ship. He sustained a right middle finger avulsion (amputation) injury from the first knuckle through the nail, as well as a right index finger 90% avulsion (amputation) injury (estimated first knuckle).
Incident Summary
On February 10, 2015, a worker at Pacific Tank Cleaning Services Inc in SAN DIEGO, California suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with cargo ship, freighter, passenger liner, ship, excluding sail-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 3,309 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet 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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