ALL Erection and Crane Rental
Fall on same level due to slipping - Amputations - NITRO, West Virginia
| Employer | ALL Erection and Crane Rental |
| Address | 140 West 19th Street |
| City, State ZIP | NITRO, West Virginia 25143 |
| Report ID | 2018032693 |
| Event Date | March 19, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping |
| Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 532412 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.42000, -81.84000 |
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Incident Narrative
On March 19, 2018, at approximately 9:30 a.m., an employee was inspecting the hoist wire rope on the drum of an 85-ton crane. While standing on the crane deck, the employee slipped, fell, and grabbed the drum, which pinched the employee's right index fingertip, resulting in an amputation.
Incident Summary
On March 19, 2018, a worker at ALL Erection and Crane Rental in NITRO, West Virginia suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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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