Federal Correctional Institution
Other fall to lower level, unspecified - Amputations - EL RENO, Oklahoma
| Employer | Federal Correctional Institution |
| Address | 4205 Highway 66 West |
| City, State ZIP | EL RENO, Oklahoma 73036 |
| Report ID | 20161111168 |
| Event Date | November 25, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board |
| Industry (NAICS) | 922140 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.45000, -98.09000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on top of a plywood sheet to reach for something when he slipped and fell. The plywood sheet then fell onto his fingers, fracturing and lacerating them. His fingertip had to be surgically amputated. The plywood was not secure at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On November 25, 2016, a worker at Federal Correctional Institution in EL RENO, Oklahoma suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 5,921 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level, unspecified 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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