Thomas DiCenzo, Inc
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - HARTLAND, Maine
| Employer | Thomas DiCenzo, Inc |
| Address | 162 Pittsfield Road |
| City, State ZIP | HARTLAND, Maine 04943 |
| Report ID | 2019076667 |
| Event Date | July 2, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Cranes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 |
| Inspection # | 1415794 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.87000, -69.44000 |
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Incident Narrative
A crew was finishing setup of crane outriggers and then prepared to switch from a 3-sheave block to a headache ball/pill. An employee was helping to un-reeve the crane block. The operator swung the crane over to the side and placed the block on level ground. He got down from operator's cab and checked to ensure it would not topple over under its own weight. He then helped the employee remove pins from the block to remove the rope. The crane operator then went up onto the crane and heard the employee yelling. The block from the crane had shifted and pulled the wire rope down, causing the rope to tighten up. The employee's finger was caught between the crane boom tip sheave and wire rope. The crane operator ran to pick up the block and relieve tension on the wire rope. The employee suffered an amputation of the right ring fingertip.
Incident Summary
On July 2, 2019, a worker at Thomas DiCenzo, Inc in HARTLAND, Maine suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with cranes, 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.
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