Advanced Roofing
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida
| Employer | Advanced Roofing |
| Address | 1950 NW 22nd St |
| City, State ZIP | FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida 33311 |
| Report ID | 2015063589 |
| Event Date | June 11, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Construction, logging, and mining machinery, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.15478, -80.16928 |
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Incident Narrative
On or about 6/11/2015, at 8:55 a.m., an employee working with a roof cutter attempted to seal a hole that was located on the inside panel of the machine. The employee reached into the machine and his glove got caught in the blade, amputating his ring fingertip and lacerating his middle finger. The machine was running at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On June 11, 2015, a worker at Advanced Roofing in FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with construction, logging, and mining machinery, 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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