Faurot Construction Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment - Amputations - 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
OSHA has recorded 2,235 severe injury reports involving "Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment 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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