U.S. FOREST SERVICE, KLAMATH FALLS RD
Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — KLAMATH FALLS, Oregon
| Employer | U.S. FOREST SERVICE, KLAMATH FALLS RD |
| Address | 2819 DAHLIA STREET |
| City, State ZIP | KLAMATH FALLS, Oregon 97601 |
| Report ID | 2017077248 |
| Event Date | July 31, 2017 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Fire truck, other emergency equipment truck |
| Secondary Source | Jewelry, ID badge lanyards |
| Industry (NAICS) | 924120 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.25007, -121.78953 |
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Incident Narrative
While climbing down from a fire engine an employee's wedding ring was caught on a protrusion and the left ring finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 31, 2017, a worker at U.S. FOREST SERVICE, KLAMATH FALLS RD in KLAMATH FALLS, Oregon suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c., with fire truck, other emergency equipment truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 121 severe injury reports involving "Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. injuries.
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| Oct 17, 2015 | Anniston Army Depot | ANNISTON, Alabama | Amputations | Amp. |
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| Apr 29, 2021 | Storage Structures, Inc | CUMMING, Georgia | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
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| Nov 28, 2023 | Federal Bureau of Prisons | LOMPOC, California | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
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| Mar 9, 2022 | Ready One Industries | EL PASO, Texas | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Hosp. |
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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