Chatham Shellfish Company
Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle — Amputations — CHATHAM, Massachusetts
| Employer | Chatham Shellfish Company |
| Address | Oyster Pond Chatham |
| City, State ZIP | CHATHAM, Massachusetts 02633 |
| Report ID | 2018066084 |
| Event Date | June 20, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle |
| Source of Injury | Commercial fishing vessel |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311710 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.68300, -69.97932 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee as pulling the motor out of the water into the locked position. When it didn't lock, the motor descended and the employee was pulled overboard pinching her right thumb between the motor and the clasp to the bracket. Her fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 20, 2018, a worker at Chatham Shellfish Company in CHATHAM, Massachusetts suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle, with commercial fishing vessel identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 73 severe injury reports involving "Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle" incidents in our database. Browse all Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle 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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