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BLACK HILLS WORKS

Injury by other person-unintentional or intent unknown, n.e.c. — Amputations — RAPID CITY, South Dakota

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at BLACK HILLS WORKS in RAPID CITY, South Dakota
Employer BLACK HILLS WORKS
Address 1116 Fir Drive
City, State ZIP RAPID CITY, South Dakota 57701
Report ID 2016076986
Event Date July 28, 2016
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Injury by other person-unintentional or intent unknown, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Patient
Industry (NAICS) 623210
GPS Coordinates 44.05107, -103.19873

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Incident Narrative

An employee was bitten on the hand by a patient. The right index fingertip (soft tissue only) was amputated.

Incident Summary

On July 28, 2016, a worker at BLACK HILLS WORKS in RAPID CITY, South Dakota suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injury by other person-unintentional or intent unknown, n.e.c., with patient identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 116 severe injury reports involving "Injury by other person-unintentional or intent unknown, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Injury by other person-unintentional or intent unknown, 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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