US Department of Transportation
Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle — Amputations — NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia
| Employer | US Department of Transportation |
| Address | 23rd Street Pier |
| City, State ZIP | NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia 23607 |
| Report ID | 20171010458 |
| Event Date | October 31, 2017 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle |
| Source of Injury | Barge |
| Secondary Source | Cranes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488390 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.01000, -76.45000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was loading cargo flat racks onto a barge when his fingers entered the 1-inch gap between the racks and a spreader bar. The flat rack came to rest on the barge, and the spreader bar continued downward and crushed his pointer and middle fingers. His fingers were later medically amputated.
Incident Summary
On October 31, 2017, a worker at US Department of Transportation in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle, with barge identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 73 severe injury reports involving "Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle" incidents in our database. Browse all Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle 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.
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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