Kratz Enterprises
Other fall to lower level, unspecified - Amputations - SOUDERTON, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Kratz Enterprises |
| Address | Dock Mennonite Academy School EC-8, 420 Godshall Road |
| City, State ZIP | SOUDERTON, Pennsylvania 18964 |
| Report ID | 2020032928 |
| Event Date | March 31, 2020 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Ladders-fixed |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.28000, -75.34000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing an HVAC unit on the roof of a school. He slipped on the rooftop ladder and fell. The ladder caught his left little finger as he fell, causing an amputation to the finger.
Incident Summary
On March 31, 2020, a worker at Kratz Enterprises in SOUDERTON, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders-fixed identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 5,921 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level, 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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