Lind Exco, Inc
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - RAPID CITY, South Dakota
| Employer | Lind Exco, Inc |
| Address | Fulton Street |
| City, State ZIP | RAPID CITY, South Dakota 57702 |
| Report ID | 2019054767 |
| Event Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Excavating machinery, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Structures, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.07586, -103.24365 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting in the removal of a trench box from an excavation. The employee noted that a rigging hook was stuck on a corner of the trench box and went to unlatch it. At the same time, the excavator operator lifted the rigging and the employee's middle finger was caught between the rigging and the trench box resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On May 10, 2019, a worker at Lind Exco, Inc in RAPID CITY, South Dakota suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with excavating machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment 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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