PPL Electric Utilities
Other animal bites, nonvenomous - Amputations - NEW RINGGOLD, Pennsylvania
| Employer | PPL Electric Utilities |
| Address | 31 Hope Ave. |
| City, State ZIP | NEW RINGGOLD, Pennsylvania 17960 |
| Report ID | 2017087931 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2017 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Other animal bites, nonvenomous |
| Source of Injury | Dogs, canines-domestic |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.68000, -76.00000 |
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Incident Narrative
On August 17, 2017, at approximately 10:45 AM, an employee was attempting to hang a 3-day notice on a customer's residence when she was attacked by a dog. The dog bit and amputated her right pinky fingertip.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2017, a worker at PPL Electric Utilities in NEW RINGGOLD, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as other animal bites, nonvenomous, with dogs, canines-domestic identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 318 severe injury reports involving "Other animal bites, nonvenomous" incidents in our database. Browse all Other animal bites, nonvenomous 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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