Fazio Mechanical Services, Inc.
Slip without fall, n.e.c. — Amputations — FRANKLIN, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Fazio Mechanical Services, Inc. |
| Address | 541 Allegheny Blvd, #B |
| City, State ZIP | FRANKLIN, Pennsylvania 16323 |
| Report ID | 2016010092 |
| Event Date | January 6, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Slip without fall, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.40296, -79.80915 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to conduct preventative maintenance activities on an HVAC unit on the roof of the building. He took the front panel off the unit. He slipped/lost his footing, causing his hand to enter the unit and get caught in the desiccant belt wheel. His left index fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On January 6, 2016, a worker at Fazio Mechanical Services, Inc. in FRANKLIN, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as slip without fall, n.e.c., with bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 38 severe injury reports involving "Slip without fall, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Slip without fall, n.e.c. 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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