United States Department of Defense McAlester Army Ammunition Plant
Explosion, n.e.c. — Amputations — FORT CHAFFEE, Arkansas
| Employer | United States Department of Defense McAlester Army Ammunition Plant |
| Address | Building 1368 |
| City, State ZIP | FORT CHAFFEE, Arkansas 72905 |
| Report ID | 2017032557 |
| Event Date | March 21, 2017 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Explosive devices |
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 |
| Inspection # | 1222051 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.38000, -94.37000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was handling a damaged smoke grenade when it detonated in his hand. He lost his pinky finger and thumb tip.
Incident Summary
On March 21, 2017, a worker at United States Department of Defense McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in FORT CHAFFEE, Arkansas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion, n.e.c., with explosive devices 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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