Lewis County Humane Society
Other animal bites, nonvenomous - Amputations - GLENFIELD, New York
| Employer | Lewis County Humane Society |
| Address | 6388 Pine Groove Road |
| City, State ZIP | GLENFIELD, New York 13343 |
| Report ID | 20191010651 |
| Event Date | October 11, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Other animal bites, nonvenomous |
| Source of Injury | Dogs, canines-domestic |
| Industry (NAICS) | 812910 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.74000, -75.37000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was bringing dogs inside when a dog got loose and bit another dog's nose. As she attempted to pull the dog off the other dog, he bit her. She sustained three puncture wounds to her left arm/wrist and an amputated right pinky fingertip.
Incident Summary
On October 11, 2019, a worker at Lewis County Humane Society in GLENFIELD, New York suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as other animal bites, nonvenomous, with dogs, canines-domestic identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 318 severe injury reports involving "Other animal bites, nonvenomous" incidents in our database. Browse all Other animal bites, nonvenomous injuries.
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| Dec 27, 2017 | PetSmart, Inc. | HYANNIS, Massachusetts | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | 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.
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