Conewago Enterprises Incorporated
Struck by object or equipment dropped by other person — Amputations — HANOVER, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Conewago Enterprises Incorporated |
| Address | Snyders of Hanover, York Street |
| City, State ZIP | HANOVER, Pennsylvania 17331 |
| Report ID | 20181010941 |
| Event Date | October 23, 2018 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by other person |
| Source of Injury | Manhole and cistern covers |
| Secondary Source | Hammers, except sledge-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.80000, -76.95000 |
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Incident Narrative
Two employees were working together to lift a manhole cover. One employee placed a claw hammer in the manhole cover to lift it approximately 12 inches when the hammer slipped. The other employee tried to grab the cover but it fell and amputated his left middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On October 23, 2018, a worker at Conewago Enterprises Incorporated in HANOVER, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by other person, with manhole and cistern covers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 88 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object or equipment dropped by other person" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object or equipment dropped by other person 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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