Eastland Feed and Grain, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - SHANNON, Illinois
| Employer | Eastland Feed and Grain, Inc. |
| Address | 210 N. Stanton |
| City, State ZIP | SHANNON, Illinois 61078 |
| Report ID | 2015096303 |
| Event Date | September 1, 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 | Jacks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424510 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.15736, -89.73621 |
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Incident Narrative
On September 1, 2015, an employee parked his semi truck in the shop on the cement floor for servicing. He was going to lift the truck onto jack stands by first lifting it with the jack lift. While lifting the truck, the employee got down to the floor level to look beneath it. The handle of the jack lift fell, striking his left-hand little finger against the floor and resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On September 1, 2015, a worker at Eastland Feed and Grain, Inc. in SHANNON, Illinois suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with jacks 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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