Miller Industries, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Amputations - HERMITAGE, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Miller Industries, Inc. |
| Address | 2755 Kirilla Road |
| City, State ZIP | HERMITAGE, Pennsylvania 16148 |
| Report ID | 2020032861 |
| Event Date | March 29, 2020 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle |
| Source of Injury | Drums, pulleys, sheaves |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336120 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.19000, -80.46000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee had just moved the bed of a tow truck using a winch attached to an overhead crane. As he set the bed down on a cart, the winch detached, came back up toward the employee, and struck his left hand, pinching it against the crane hook. He suffered a partial amputation of the middle finger.
Incident Summary
On March 29, 2020, a worker at Miller Industries, Inc. in HERMITAGE, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with drums, pulleys, sheaves 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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