US Dept of Defense/ USAF 509 Bomb Wing
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Missouri
| Employer | US Dept of Defense/ USAF 509 Bomb Wing |
| Address | 509 Bomb Wing, SE 509 Spririt Blvd, Ste. 206 |
| City, State ZIP | WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Missouri 65305 |
| Report ID | 2018032383 |
| Event Date | March 9, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Secondary Source | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.72000, -93.56000 |
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Incident Narrative
Employees were replacing the double block-and-bleed valve on an aircraft fuel check-out stand when one employee's finger became caught between the pipeline valve and the stationary pipe. The injured employee was wearing leather gloves. The left middle finger was de-gloved and later received a partial medical amputation.
Incident Summary
On March 9, 2018, a worker at US Dept of Defense/ USAF 509 Bomb Wing in WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Missouri suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment 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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