Sentrale Construction Corp.

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - VALHALLA, New York

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Sentrale Construction Corp. in VALHALLA, New York
Employer Sentrale Construction Corp.
Address Westchester Medical Center, 100 Lake Road
City, State ZIP VALHALLA, New York 10595
Report ID 2017021851
Event Date February 27, 2017
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source of Injury Structures and surfaces, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 238910
GPS Coordinates 41.08743, -73.80669

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Incident Narrative

An employee was assembling a trench box when his finger was caught in a pinch point between the spreader and another trench box shield, resulting in the amputation of two fingers.

Incident Summary

On February 27, 2017, a worker at Sentrale Construction Corp. in VALHALLA, New York suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with structures and surfaces, n.e.c. 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.

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