Granite Construction, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Amputations - BROOMFIELD, Colorado
| Employer | Granite Construction, Inc. |
| Address | 120th & Federal Blvd. |
| City, State ZIP | BROOMFIELD, Colorado 80021 |
| Report ID | 2019077003 |
| Event Date | July 11, 2019 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part |
| Source of Injury | Building materials-solid elements, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.91000, -104.94000 |
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Incident Narrative
Employees were working to re-line sewer lines with a fiberglass liner. The employees had cut out a piece of fiberglass liner and were pulling it up using a forklift and rope when the piece caught on the manhole rim. The rope was severed and the piece fell and struck an employee, who was in the manhole, on the left foot amputating the middle toe.
Incident Summary
On July 11, 2019, a worker at Granite Construction, Inc. in BROOMFIELD, Colorado suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with building materials-solid elements, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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