The Home Depot, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - BARBOURSVILLE, West Virginia
| Employer | The Home Depot, Inc. |
| Address | 1050 Thundering Herd Drive |
| City, State ZIP | BARBOURSVILLE, West Virginia 25504 |
| Report ID | 2015085834 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Lawn mowers-riding |
| Secondary Source | Jacks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 444110 |
| Inspection # | 1086231 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.42282, -82.28560 |
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Incident Narrative
On August 17, 2015, at approximately 11:30 a.m., an employee was injured while assisting a customer with a riding lawnmower positioned on a display. The employee was lowering the display to retrieve the lawnmower. The display did not operate properly, so the employee lifted up on it to break it loose. The display and lawnmower fell and pinned the employee's left hand between the equipment and the ground, amputating one fingertip and fracturing three fingers.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2015, a worker at The Home Depot, Inc. in BARBOURSVILLE, West Virginia suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with lawn mowers-riding 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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