Miller Electric Company
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified - Amputations - PALATKA, Florida
| Employer | Miller Electric Company |
| Address | 215 County Road 216 |
| City, State ZIP | PALATKA, Florida 32177 |
| Report ID | 20191111577 |
| Event Date | November 6, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Structural elements, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.68000, -81.68000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee and his co-worker were feeding ground wire underneath a transformer cabinet. His co-worker was pushing down on the ground cable with a metal framing system when the tension on the cable released, causing the metal framing system to drop down onto the employee's right hand. As a result, the employee sustained an amputation of the right index finger above the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On November 6, 2019, a worker at Miller Electric Company in PALATKA, Florida suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with structural elements, 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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