Busby Construction Co., Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area - Amputations - LACONIA, New Hampshire
| Employer | Busby Construction Co., Inc. |
| Address | Merrimack Street |
| City, State ZIP | LACONIA, New Hampshire 03246 |
| Report ID | 20180910026 |
| Event Date | September 27, 2018 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area |
| Source of Injury | Excavating machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 |
| Inspection # | 1353344 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.52000, -71.46000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was walking behind an excavator operating in reverse. The employee's leg/foot was run over and crushed by the excavator's steel track. The lower leg was amputated at the hospital.
Incident Summary
On September 27, 2018, a worker at Busby Construction Co., Inc. in LACONIA, New Hampshire suffered amputations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with excavating machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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