Fluor Enterprises, Inc.

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - WAYNESBORO, Georgia

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Fluor Enterprises, Inc. in WAYNESBORO, Georgia
Employer Fluor Enterprises, Inc.
Address Plant Vogtle, 7821 River Road
City, State ZIP WAYNESBORO, Georgia 30830
Report ID 2016098434
Event Date September 7, 2016
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source of Injury Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted
Secondary Source Girders, beams, structural steel
Industry (NAICS) 237990
GPS Coordinates 33.13945, -81.76459

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Incident Narrative

Two employees were removing form panels from an upper elevation while working from the basket of a lift. One of the employees had his right hand on the basket's handrail, which came in contact with the building's steel beam. The employee suffered a partial amputation of the right ring fingertip.

Incident Summary

On September 7, 2016, a worker at Fluor Enterprises, Inc. in WAYNESBORO, Georgia suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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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