National Water Main Cleaning Company
Entangled in other object or equipment — Amputations — MIDDLETOWN, Rhode Island
| Employer | National Water Main Cleaning Company |
| Address | Perry Avenue |
| City, State ZIP | MIDDLETOWN, Rhode Island 02842 |
| Report ID | 2019010808 |
| Event Date | January 23, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Entangled in other object or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Wire, cables-nonelectrical |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.49431, -71.27557 |
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Incident Narrative
Employees were using a cable grip device to remove the end cap of a water main. An employee's left hand became entangled in the device's metal cable; the tip of his ring finger was amputated and his middle finger was broken.
Incident Summary
On January 23, 2019, a worker at National Water Main Cleaning Company in MIDDLETOWN, Rhode Island suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as entangled in other object or equipment, with wire, cables-nonelectrical identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 183 severe injury reports involving "Entangled in other object or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Entangled in other object or equipment injuries.
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| Mar 10, 2016 | Big Dunnrite Roofing, LLC. | OCALA, Florida | Amputations | Amp. |
| Oct 1, 2019 | Rea Magnet Wire Company, Inc. | GUILFORD, Connecticut | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Apr 21, 2015 | Mike's Painting LLC | OMAHA, Nebraska | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Dec 4, 2017 | Blue Mountain Recycling, LLC | PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania | Amputations | Amp. |
| Mar 10, 2016 | Bonifant Tree Services | WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Dec 21, 2015 | Bilfinger Tetsco | PORTLAND, Texas | Fractures | Hosp. |
| May 18, 2021 | NORTH-EASTERN TREE SERVICES INC. | CRANSTON, Rhode Island | Other burns, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Mar 6, 2019 | Trinidad Drilling, LP | DENVER CITY, Texas | Crushing injuries | Hosp. |
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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