Veritas Steel, LLC.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - PALATKA, Florida
| Employer | Veritas Steel, LLC. |
| Address | 211 Comfort Rd |
| City, State ZIP | PALATKA, Florida 32177 |
| Report ID | 2016054016 |
| Event Date | May 10, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Metal plates, metal panels |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.68835, -81.65585 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was disassembling a roughly 55-pound gusset plate because it was assembled incorrectly. As he removed the last pin, the plate started to fall off of the table. He tried to catch the plate, and his left-hand ring finger was caught between the plate and a section of another metal piece. His left ring fingertip was amputated without bone loss.
Incident Summary
On May 10, 2016, a worker at Veritas Steel, LLC. in PALATKA, Florida suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with metal plates, metal panels 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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