Coon Caulking and Sealants, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person - Amputations - COLUMBUS, Ohio
| Employer | Coon Caulking and Sealants, Inc. |
| Address | 580 W. Nationwide Blvd, scaffolding on east elevation |
| City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, Ohio 43215 |
| Report ID | 2019010805 |
| Event Date | January 23, 2019 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person |
| Source of Injury | Drills-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238140 |
| Inspection # | 1374702 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.96742, -83.01642 |
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Incident Narrative
Two employees were demolishing brick and stone from a facade. The first of them was using a hammer drill to demolish the brick and stone; the second was holding the stone to prevent debris from falling to the ground. The drill bit slipped and the second employee's right ring fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On January 23, 2019, a worker at Coon Caulking and Sealants, Inc. in COLUMBUS, Ohio suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person, with drills-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 111 severe injury reports involving "Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by slipping or swinging object held 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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