A.D. BOWMAN & SONS LUMBER COMPANY
Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — CASTLE CREEK, New York
| Employer | A.D. BOWMAN & SONS LUMBER COMPANY |
| Address | 1690 US Highway 11 |
| City, State ZIP | CASTLE CREEK, New York 13744 |
| Report ID | 2015031514 |
| Event Date | March 27, 2015 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Logging and wood processing machinery-specialized, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.26000, -75.91000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee lost their balance while descending the stairs of a John Deere QC-54. When the employee reached out to grab something, the wedding ring on the left hand got caught, avulsing the left ring finger from the second knuckle to the fingertip and removing the fingertip at the first knuckle. The rest of the finger to the second knuckle was removed during surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 27, 2015, a worker at A.D. BOWMAN & SONS LUMBER COMPANY in CASTLE CREEK, New York suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c., with logging and wood processing machinery-specialized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 121 severe injury reports involving "Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. 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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