The Harris Waste Management Group, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Amputations - CORDELE, Georgia
| Employer | The Harris Waste Management Group, Inc. |
| Address | 315 West 12 Avenue |
| City, State ZIP | CORDELE, Georgia 31015 |
| Report ID | 2017031997 |
| Event Date | March 2, 2017 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part |
| Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333298 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.96000, -83.78000 |
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Incident Narrative
The employee was moving a manifold via three portable pipe stands when one of the stand's casters got stuck in a divot in the cement floor. As the employee attempted to push the manifold from the first stand, the weight of the manifold became unevenly distributed causing the manifold to fall from the pipe stands. The employee's finger was caught between the pipe stand and the manifold resulting in the amputation of the employee's first digit of the right thumb.
Incident Summary
On March 2, 2017, a worker at The Harris Waste Management Group, Inc. in CORDELE, Georgia suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with parts and materials, unspecified 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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