PARK RANGE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified - Amputations - LOUISVILLE, Colorado
| Employer | PARK RANGE CONSTRUCTION, INC. |
| Address | 900 Via Appia Way |
| City, State ZIP | LOUISVILLE, Colorado 80027 |
| Report ID | 2018032337 |
| Event Date | March 8, 2018 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.97480, -105.15747 |
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Incident Narrative
A crew had completed drilling a 4.5' diameter shaft for a micro-pile installation and were placing thread bar reinforcement into the drilled shaft. Two employees used pipe wrenches to hold the bar and lower it into the shaft. The first employee was holding his wrench approximately 6' above the ground and the second employee was holding his at waist height when he lost his grip on the wrench. The full weight of the bar fell on the injured employee's wrench, which pulled his wrench and hand down to the ground. His right middle fingertip was pinched between the bottom of his pipe wrench and the ground, resulting in a partial amputation to the distal phalanx.
Incident Summary
On March 8, 2018, a worker at PARK RANGE CONSTRUCTION, INC. in LOUISVILLE, Colorado suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) 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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