U.S. Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons FCI Gilmore
Jack-knifed or overturned, roadway — Amputations — GLENVILLE, West Virginia
| Employer | U.S. Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons FCI Gilmore |
| Address | 201 FCI Lane |
| City, State ZIP | GLENVILLE, West Virginia 26351 |
| Report ID | 2018088025 |
| Event Date | August 7, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Jack-knifed or overturned, roadway |
| Source of Injury | Lawn mowers-riding |
| Industry (NAICS) | 922140 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.91000, -80.78000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a lawn tractor up a paved roadway when the tractor went into neutral and started rolling backward down the hill. The employee turned the wheel and the tractor flipped onto its side. The vehicle was equipped with a rollover protection system and the employee was wearing his seatbelt. When the tractor flipped on its side, the employee's fingertips were pinched between the ground and the tractor, resulting in a left middle fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2018, a worker at U.S. Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons FCI Gilmore in GLENVILLE, West Virginia suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as jack-knifed or overturned, roadway, with lawn mowers-riding identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 45 severe injury reports involving "Jack-knifed or overturned, roadway" incidents in our database. Browse all Jack-knifed or overturned, roadway 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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