United Parcel Service
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate - Amputations - ELKINS, West Virginia
| Employer | United Parcel Service |
| Address | 1869 Beverly Pike |
| City, State ZIP | ELKINS, West Virginia 26241 |
| Report ID | 20171211873 |
| Event Date | December 14, 2017 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate |
| Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Secondary Source | Air pressure, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.89594, -79.84598 |
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Incident Narrative
On December 14, 2017, at approximately 5:00 a.m., a temporary employee was standing next to a door that was slightly ajar. Her index finger was in the door jam when another door was opened, which created a vacuum in the room. The first door then slammed shut on her finger. Approximately 1 inch of her right index finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2017, a worker at United Parcel Service in ELKINS, West Virginia suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 568 severe injury reports involving "Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate 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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