Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker - Amputations - STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Mississippi
| Employer | Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. |
| Address | 110 Stennis Space Center |
| City, State ZIP | STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Mississippi 39529 |
| Report ID | 20171211622 |
| Event Date | December 7, 2017 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker |
| Source of Injury | Drills-powered |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423610 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.28000, -89.29000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to free a jammed hammer mechanism on an electric hammer drill. He was holding the drill motor in his right hand and the drill bit in his left hand when he inadvertently pulled the operation switch. The bit began to spin rapidly in the employee s left hand and caught his glove, which quickly tightened around his ring and pinky fingers. His ring fingertip was fractured and partially pulled off, requiring surgical amputation up to the first knuckle. His pinky finger was lacerated and required stitches.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2017, a worker at Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. in STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Mississippi suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with drills-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,126 severe injury reports involving "Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker 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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