Area Disposal Services
Explosion, n.e.c. — Amputations — LINCOLN, Illinois
| Employer | Area Disposal Services |
| Address | 835 1575th Street |
| City, State ZIP | LINCOLN, Illinois 62656 |
| Report ID | 2016065086 |
| Event Date | June 9, 2016 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Pyrotechnics, fireworks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.14698, -89.41018 |
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Incident Narrative
A firework unexpectedly went off in an employee's hand, amputating the first two fingers to the first digit and lacerating the thumb and ring fingers.
Incident Summary
On June 9, 2016, a worker at Area Disposal Services in LINCOLN, Illinois suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion, n.e.c., with pyrotechnics, fireworks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 146 severe injury reports involving "Explosion, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Explosion, 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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