Harris Masonry, Inc.
Slip or trip without fall, unspecified — Amputations — BETHEL PARK, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Harris Masonry, Inc. |
| Address | 2000 Village Drive |
| City, State ZIP | BETHEL PARK, Pennsylvania 15102 |
| Report ID | 2017043465 |
| Event Date | April 17, 2017 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Slip or trip without fall, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238140 |
| Inspection # | 1225963 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.33000, -80.03000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was emptying debris using a dump box on a forklift at a construction site. The employee released the latch on the dump box in order to tip it into the dumpster. At the time, the employee slipped and when he tried to catch himself his left hand got caught between the fork and the dump box pinching his middle and ring fingers resulting in a crushing injury to the ring finger and a middle fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On April 17, 2017, a worker at Harris Masonry, Inc. in BETHEL PARK, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as slip or trip without fall, unspecified, with bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 14 severe injury reports involving "Slip or trip without fall, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Slip or trip without fall, unspecified 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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