KANSAS CITY POWER AND LIGHT
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area - Amputations - KANSAS CITY, Missouri
| Employer | KANSAS CITY POWER AND LIGHT |
| Address | 4400 E Front ST |
| City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, Missouri 64120 |
| Report ID | 2015086263 |
| Event Date | August 31, 2015 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area |
| Source of Injury | Cement truck, concrete mixer truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.13252, -94.52724 |
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Incident Narrative
On August 31, 2015, at approximately 11:30 a.m., an employee was helping a concrete pumper during backup to position the concrete chute for pouring. As the truck was reversing with chute extended, it appeared as if the chute was going to strike against a switch gear unit. The employee attempted to push the chute to give it more clearance, but the chute was locked in position and wouldn't move. His finger got pinched between the chute and the switch gear unit, and his left pinky fingertip was amputated. He was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 31, 2015, a worker at KANSAS CITY POWER AND LIGHT in KANSAS CITY, Missouri suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with cement truck, concrete mixer truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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