Eastern Surplus and Equipment Co.
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire - Amputations - PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Eastern Surplus and Equipment Co. |
| Address | 5825 Tacony Street |
| City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania 19135 |
| Report ID | 2017032077 |
| Event Date | March 6, 2017 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire |
| Source of Injury | Tires, except bike |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423440 |
| Inspection # | 1214964 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.01246, -75.05699 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was airing a tire inside a cage when the tire blew up amputating two of the employee's fingers.
Incident Summary
On March 6, 2017, a worker at Eastern Surplus and Equipment Co. in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with tires, except bike 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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