Cordova Constructors, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Amputations - HERNANDO, Mississippi
| Employer | Cordova Constructors, Inc. |
| Address | 2380 Mount Pleasant Road |
| City, State ZIP | HERNANDO, Mississippi 38632 |
| Report ID | 2015118261 |
| Event Date | November 3, 2015 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part |
| Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 |
| Inspection # | 1105058 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.82641, -89.98170 |
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Incident Narrative
Employees were preparing to set steel trusses approximately 66 feet long. The trusses were being moved via forklift from a staging area in the south parking lot approximately 270 feet to the north. The injured employee was trying to stabilize a steel truss attached to a forklift. When the employee removed the strap, the truss, weighing approximately 4000 lbs., tilted and fell onto his leg. The lower leg was amputated.
Incident Summary
On November 3, 2015, a worker at Cordova Constructors, Inc. in HERNANDO, Mississippi suffered amputations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with beams-unattached metal 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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