Metro Machine Corporation
Water vehicle incident, n.e.c. — Amputations — NORFOLK, Virginia
| Employer | Metro Machine Corporation |
| Address | 200 Ligon Street |
| City, State ZIP | NORFOLK, Virginia 23523 |
| Report ID | 2017010401 |
| Event Date | January 13, 2017 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Water vehicle incident, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Water vehicle, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Building materials-solid elements, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.83723, -76.29009 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a steel ventilation louver with a chain fall attached to a crane hook. The louver was then transferred to a chain fall attached to the ship. The louver was then lowered into position. The lover was sitting on the lip of the foundation and held back with another chain fall attached to the ship to prevent crushing the ship's signal box. The louver was disconnected from the crane hook to move into position. While the employee was repositioning the louver to a second chain fall, it slipped off the foundation and fell on the employee's right foot. The employee's toe was amputated while in the hospital.
Incident Summary
On January 13, 2017, a worker at Metro Machine Corporation in NORFOLK, Virginia suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as water vehicle incident, n.e.c., with water vehicle, unspecified 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.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
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