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Wisconsin Public Service

Collision between water vehicle and object — Amputations — MERRILL, Wisconsin

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Wisconsin Public Service in MERRILL, Wisconsin
Employer Wisconsin Public Service
Address 306 S Park Street
City, State ZIP MERRILL, Wisconsin 54452
Report ID 2019077784
Event Date July 30, 2019
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Collision between water vehicle and object
Source of Injury Water vehicle, unspecified
Secondary Source Gates
Industry (NAICS) 221111
GPS Coordinates 45.17979, -89.68182

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Incident Narrative

An employee was in a boat traveling back to a dam when the boat passed through an opened gate. The boat became caught on the gate and tipped over. The employee went underneath the water and suffered an amputation to 1/4 inch of the distal joint of the left ring finger.

Incident Summary

On July 30, 2019, a worker at Wisconsin Public Service in MERRILL, Wisconsin suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as collision between water vehicle and object, with water vehicle, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 7 severe injury reports involving "Collision between water vehicle and object" incidents in our database. Browse all Collision between water vehicle and object injuries.

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Feb 10, 2020 Manafort Transit, LLC NORTH KINGSTOWN, Rhode Island Amputations Amp.
Sep 28, 2017 Enterprise Product Company EDGARD, Louisiana Fractures Hosp.
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Mar 21, 2016 Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. PANAMA CITY, Florida Fractures Hosp.

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.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

About This OSHA Report

This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.

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