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Knife River Corp.

Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — MISSOULA, Montana

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Knife River Corp. in MISSOULA, Montana
Employer Knife River Corp.
Address 4815 Mullen Road
City, State ZIP MISSOULA, Montana 59808
Report ID 2016032089
Event Date March 9, 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 Cement truck, concrete mixer truck
Secondary Source Jewelry, ID badge lanyards
Industry (NAICS) 327320
GPS Coordinates 46.88000, -114.06000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was descending the fold down access ladder on the concrete mixer truck after spraying down the hopper. The employee's wedding ring, worn on left ring finger, was caught on a bolt associated with the ladder safety latch, located on the left side of ladder. The injured finger required medical amputation.

Incident Summary

On March 9, 2016, a worker at Knife River Corp. in MISSOULA, Montana 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 cement truck, concrete mixer 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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