B-Comm, LLC
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Amputations — LANSING, Kansas
| Employer | B-Comm, LLC |
| Address | 111 Rock Creed Loop |
| City, State ZIP | LANSING, Kansas 66043 |
| Report ID | 2019010243 |
| Event Date | January 8, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts |
| Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517919 |
| Inspection # | 1373496 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.22000, -94.90000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was working from an aerial lift to replace telecommunication lines. He lifted the telecommunication line onto his shoulder to get a lashing machine out of a tree. An employee on the ground pulled the lashing line and caused it to come into contact with an overhead power line. The employee in the lift was shocked, resulting in an amputation of his left arm from the elbow down.
Incident Summary
On January 8, 2019, a worker at B-Comm, LLC in LANSING, Kansas suffered amputations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with power lines, transformers, convertors identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 576 severe injury reports involving "Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts" incidents in our database. Browse all Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts 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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