The Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc.
Other animal bites, nonvenomous - Amputations - JACKSONVILLE, Florida
| Employer | The Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc. |
| Address | 370 Zoo Parkway |
| City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, Florida 32218 |
| Report ID | 2020021817 |
| Event Date | February 24, 2020 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other animal bites, nonvenomous |
| Source of Injury | Mammals, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 712130 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.39959, -81.64259 |
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Incident Narrative
On February 24, 2020, an employee was feeding bonobo monkeys when she lost her balance and her right index finger went though the mesh. The monkey bit her finger resulting in amputation of the finger from the nail up.
Incident Summary
On February 24, 2020, a worker at The Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc. in JACKSONVILLE, Florida suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other animal bites, nonvenomous, with mammals, 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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