NABCO Electric Company, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee
| Employer | NABCO Electric Company, Inc. |
| Address | TVA Chickamauga Damn, 4106 Amnicola Highway |
| City, State ZIP | CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee 37416 |
| Report ID | 2015085736 |
| Event Date | August 13, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.09000, -85.18000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was getting into the side of a company van to sit on the floor to go to lunch. The employee touched a conduit that was stacked in the van, causing it to shift onto his hand and amputate his right index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On August 13, 2015, a worker at NABCO Electric Company, Inc. in CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment 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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