Penn Highlands Healthcare, Inc. Penn Highlands Elk
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment - Amputations - SAINT MARYS, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Penn Highlands Healthcare, Inc. Penn Highlands Elk |
| Address | 763 Johnsonburg Rd. |
| City, State ZIP | SAINT MARYS, Pennsylvania 15857 |
| Report ID | 2019076985 |
| Event Date | July 10, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 |
| Inspection # | 1423660 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.42679, -78.57876 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was getting ready to repair an air handler. He looked inside the air handler to see what tools were needed. He was attempting to shut off the equipment when his left hand contacted the moving fan blade, resulting in a left ring fingertip amputation. The fan was running at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On July 10, 2019, a worker at Penn Highlands Healthcare, Inc. Penn Highlands Elk in SAINT MARYS, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c. 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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