Red Thread Spaces
Struck against object or equipment, unspecified - Amputations - CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts
| Employer | Red Thread Spaces |
| Address | 100 Binney Street |
| City, State ZIP | CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts 02142 |
| Report ID | 20190910214 |
| Event Date | September 30, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against object or equipment, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Blackboards, bulletin boards, mirrors-wall-mounted |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238390 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.36514, -71.08088 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting co-workers with installing a 5x10-foot glass whiteboard. The employee's fingertip was amputated by a sharp piece of metal backing that was on the whiteboard.
Incident Summary
On September 30, 2019, a worker at Red Thread Spaces in CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against object or equipment, unspecified, with blackboards, bulletin boards, mirrors-wall-mounted identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 113 severe injury reports involving "Struck against object or equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against object or equipment, unspecified 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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