Nova Bus Plattsburgh

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker - Amputations - PLATTSBURGH, New York

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Nova Bus Plattsburgh in PLATTSBURGH, New York
Employer Nova Bus Plattsburgh
Address 260 Banker Way
City, State ZIP PLATTSBURGH, New York 12901
Report ID 2017054268
Event Date May 10, 2017
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source of Injury Turning handtools-powered, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves
Industry (NAICS) 336999
GPS Coordinates 44.71000, -73.54000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was working on a pneumatic nut runner (air ratchet) equipped with a long extension to bolt seat rails to a bus. The employee was wearing gloves at the time. She was holding the air ratchet overhead with her left hand near the rotating ratchet head when the ratchet head and extension caught her glove, wrapping it around her left pinky and partially de-gloving it. Her left pinky finger had to be partially amputated.

Incident Summary

On May 10, 2017, a worker at Nova Bus Plattsburgh in PLATTSBURGH, New York suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with turning handtools-powered, n.e.c. 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.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

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