Arkansas Children's Hospital
Trip over an object without fall — Amputations — LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas
| Employer | Arkansas Children's Hospital |
| Address | 1 Childrens Way |
| City, State ZIP | LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas 72202 |
| Report ID | 2018054409 |
| Event Date | May 7, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Trip over an object without fall |
| Source of Injury | Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker |
| Secondary Source | Cooling and humidifying machinery and appliances, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.74000, -92.29000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was testing the humidity in an air handler unit that supplies air to a clinical laboratory. While exiting the air handler, the employee tripped on a 7-inch lip on the step down. The employee fell forward and caught his left index finger between the door and the doorframe, resulting in an amputation of the left index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On May 7, 2018, a worker at Arkansas Children's Hospital in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as trip over an object without fall, with bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 34 severe injury reports involving "Trip over an object without fall" incidents in our database. Browse all Trip over an object without fall 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.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
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