Concrete Materials

Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Amputations - SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Concrete Materials in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota
Employer Concrete Materials
Address 3000 West Madison, Building #4
City, State ZIP SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota 57103
Report ID 20171212095
Event Date December 20, 2017
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
Source of Injury Scrap, waste, debris, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Cement truck, concrete mixer truck
Industry (NAICS) 327320
GPS Coordinates 43.55000, -96.76000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was cleaning out a ready-mix concrete truck with an air hammer when a portion of dried concrete fell on the employee's left hand, fracturing the middle finger and amputating the index finger.

Incident Summary

On December 20, 2017, a worker at Concrete Materials in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with scrap, waste, debris, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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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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