County Environmental Company
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - WILMINGTON, Delaware
| Employer | County Environmental Company |
| Address | McKean High School, 301 McKennans Church Road |
| City, State ZIP | WILMINGTON, Delaware 19808 |
| Report ID | 2016076535 |
| Event Date | July 19, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562910 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.75727, -75.66697 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee and his supervisor were carrying a boiler part (weighing approximately 110 to 120 pounds) in tandem and placing it atop a pile. The employee was wearing Kevlar Gloves covered with rubber gloves (i.e.; two layers of gloves). The employee was helping to stabilize the boiler part on top of another part already stacked in the pile. The part the employee was adjusting shifted and the employee's left index finger was pinched between two parts. The employee tried to pull his finger out of the pinch point, and suffered a fingertip amputation with the loss of some bone.
Incident Summary
On July 19, 2016, a worker at County Environmental Company in WILMINGTON, Delaware suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment 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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