INTERPHASE ELECTRIC CORP.
Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment - Amputations - NEW YORK, New York
| Employer | INTERPHASE ELECTRIC CORP. |
| Address | 423 East 23rd Street |
| City, State ZIP | NEW YORK, New York 10010 |
| Report ID | 2016065517 |
| Event Date | June 21, 2016 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Scaffolds-staging, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.73707, -73.97690 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to move a scaffold when it collapsed. The cross member detached from the scaffold and the employee's right hand was caught between the crossbars, amputating the pinky and ring fingertips.
Incident Summary
On June 21, 2016, a worker at INTERPHASE ELECTRIC CORP. in NEW YORK, New York suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment, with scaffolds-staging, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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