Faurot Construction Inc.

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment - Amputations - BOULDER, Colorado

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Faurot Construction Inc. in BOULDER, Colorado
Employer Faurot Construction Inc.
Address 5311 Western Avenue Unit 110
City, State ZIP BOULDER, Colorado 80301
Report ID 20161211410
Event Date December 7, 2016
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source of Injury Table saws
Industry (NAICS) 423310
Inspection # 1199023
GPS Coordinates 40.01000, -105.22000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting half-inch wooden boards on a table saw. When he reached out to move the fallen wood out of the way, the end of his thumb contacted the blade and was partially amputated.

Incident Summary

On December 7, 2016, a worker at Faurot Construction Inc. in BOULDER, Colorado suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with table saws 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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