Ergon Trucking, Inc.
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate - Amputations - MERCER, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Ergon Trucking, Inc. |
| Address | 944 New Castle and Mercer Road |
| City, State ZIP | MERCER, Pennsylvania 16137 |
| Report ID | 2015021427 |
| Event Date | February 16, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate |
| Source of Injury | Gates |
| Secondary Source | Rollers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484220 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.23000, -80.23000 |
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Incident Narrative
Employee was attempting to close a manually propelled gate associated with a fence system. The conditions were cold and icy. The weather conditions were making it difficult for him to close the gate. The employee had to get extra leverage on the gate to get it closed. He reached up around/near the gate's rollers as he applied extra leverage to the gate with his body. The gate suddenly gave way and the employee's finger became trapped in a pinch point created by the gate's roller and the horizontal bar the roller slides across. His fingertip was amputated by the pinch point between the roller and the bar.
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2015, a worker at Ergon Trucking, Inc. in MERCER, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with gates 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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