White Lodging
Fall on same level, n.e.c. - Amputations - MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
| Employer | White Lodging |
| Address | 323 E Wisconsin Avenue |
| City, State ZIP | MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin 53202 |
| Report ID | 2015052882 |
| Event Date | May 15, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space |
| Industry (NAICS) | 721110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.03857, -87.90690 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing a plastic bin containing ice to a banquet area when the bin tipped, causing the employee to lose their balance. As the employee fell, the bin fell on top of the employee's hand, amputating the fingertip between the floor and the bin. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 15, 2015, a worker at White Lodging in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. 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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