Sitrin Healthcare Center

Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle - Amputations - NEW HARTFORD, New York

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Sitrin Healthcare Center in NEW HARTFORD, New York
Employer Sitrin Healthcare Center
Address 2050 Tilden Ave
City, State ZIP NEW HARTFORD, New York 13413
Report ID 2019021714
Event Date February 15, 2019
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle
Source of Injury Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 623110
GPS Coordinates 43.05514, -75.22885

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Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a lift gate on a truck. The lift gate mechanism pinched the employee's left ring finger, causing its amputation.

Incident Summary

On February 15, 2019, a worker at Sitrin Healthcare Center in NEW HARTFORD, New York suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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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