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Asplundh Tree Expert Co.

Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — COLCHESTER, Connecticut

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Asplundh Tree Expert Co. in COLCHESTER, Connecticut
Employer Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
Address 493 West Chester Road
City, State ZIP COLCHESTER, Connecticut 06415
Report ID 2016021021
Event Date February 3, 2016
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Boom truck, bucket or basket hoist truck
Secondary Source Ice, sleet, snow
Industry (NAICS) 561730
GPS Coordinates 41.54000, -72.41000

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Incident Narrative

On Wednesday, February 3, 2016, an employee was getting into the passenger's side of an aerial lift truck when he slipped on ice. He attempted to grab the side of the truck, and a ring on his left ring finger got caught on a bolt on the side of the aerial lift. His left ring finger was amputated.

Incident Summary

On February 3, 2016, a worker at Asplundh Tree Expert Co. in COLCHESTER, Connecticut suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c., with boom truck, bucket or basket hoist truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 121 severe injury reports involving "Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Contact with objects and equipment, 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.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

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