ALL AMERICAN POLY CORPORATION
Other fall to lower level, unspecified - Amputations - PISCATAWAY, New Jersey
| Employer | ALL AMERICAN POLY CORPORATION |
| Address | 40 TURNER PL |
| City, State ZIP | PISCATAWAY, New Jersey 08854 |
| Report ID | 2017065576 |
| Event Date | June 18, 2017 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Ladders-fixed |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326113 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.55980, -74.44840 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was descending a fixed caged ladder when he missed the top rung and began to fall. He grabbed onto a vertical member of the cage assembly to catch himself and caught his right pinky in a 1/2-inch gap between the upright and a toe board section. His right pinky fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 18, 2017, a worker at ALL AMERICAN POLY CORPORATION in PISCATAWAY, New Jersey suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders-fixed 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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