Waste Management of PA, Inc.
Slip on substance without fall — Amputations — CHESTER, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Waste Management of PA, Inc. |
| Address | American Legion Post 300, 1101 W 7th Street |
| City, State ZIP | CHESTER, Pennsylvania 19013 |
| Report ID | 2017032381 |
| Event Date | March 15, 2017 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Slip on substance without fall |
| Source of Injury | Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.84000, -75.37000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee picking up garbage at a stop along the route slipped on ice while pushing a small dumpster. The employee smashed his pinky finger between the dumpster and the back of the dump truck suffering an injury that required amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On March 15, 2017, a worker at Waste Management of PA, Inc. in CHESTER, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as slip on substance without fall, with bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 48 severe injury reports involving "Slip on substance without fall" incidents in our database. Browse all Slip on substance without fall 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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