Supportive Concepts For Families, Incorporated
Hitting, kicking, beating, shoving - Amputations - READING, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Supportive Concepts For Families, Incorporated |
| Address | 1350 Philip Avenue |
| City, State ZIP | READING, Pennsylvania 19606 |
| Report ID | 2017077082 |
| Event Date | July 28, 2017 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Hitting, kicking, beating, shoving |
| Source of Injury | Other client or customer |
| Industry (NAICS) | 623220 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.28000, -75.83000 |
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Incident Narrative
Two employees tried to calm a resident. The resident bit one of the employees, resulting in an amputation of the right thumb in the middle of the nail.
Incident Summary
On July 28, 2017, a worker at Supportive Concepts For Families, Incorporated in READING, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as hitting, kicking, beating, shoving, with other client or customer 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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