Conway-Phillips Holding, LLC
Fall or jump curtailed by personal fall arrest system - Amputations - HEATERS, West Virginia
| Employer | Conway-Phillips Holding, LLC |
| Address | Weyerhaeuser, 3601 Gauley Turnpike |
| City, State ZIP | HEATERS, West Virginia 26627 |
| Report ID | 2016087647 |
| Event Date | August 15, 2016 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall or jump curtailed by personal fall arrest system |
| Source of Injury | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space |
| Secondary Source | Ratchet drivers-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.75000, -80.60000 |
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Incident Narrative
On August 15, 2016, at approximately 11:00 a.m., an employee was constructing a storage tank. The employee was standing on grating that surrounded the tank and at a height of approximately 47 to 48 feet. Because there were no railings, the employee wore a full body harness and was tied off to the structure. While he was tightening a bolt, the ratchet slipped off and he fell from the grating. During the fall, his right arm struck the structure, amputating his right ring finger and lacerating his arm. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 15, 2016, a worker at Conway-Phillips Holding, LLC in HEATERS, West Virginia suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall or jump curtailed by personal fall arrest system, with tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space 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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