Lake of Isles
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment - Amputations - NORTH STONINGTON, Connecticut
| Employer | Lake of Isles |
| Address | 1 Clubhouse Road |
| City, State ZIP | NORTH STONINGTON, Connecticut 06359 |
| Report ID | 2020065064 |
| Event Date | June 1, 2020 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Mowing machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 713910 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.65000, -72.27000 |
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Incident Narrative
On 6/01/2020, at about 6:30 AM, an employee was cutting grass with a lawnmower when his foot slid under the lawnmower and contacted the blade. The big toe of the left foot was amputated, and other toes may have been fractured.
Incident Summary
On June 1, 2020, a worker at Lake of Isles in NORTH STONINGTON, Connecticut suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with mowing machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,235 severe injury reports involving "Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment injuries.
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| Jun 16, 2017 | KWS Manufacturing Company | BURLESON, Texas | Amputations | Amp. |
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| Jan 30, 2023 | Danielle Fence Manufacturing Company, Inc. | MULBERRY, Florida | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Nov 7, 2016 | Hartson Kennedy | GULFPORT, Mississippi | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Mar 22, 2019 | CDI CONTRACTORS | MAUMELLE, Arkansas | Amputations | Amp. |
| Jun 2, 2015 | Waterhout Construction | SAINT LOUIS, Missouri | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Oct 11, 2021 | North Shore Fence Corp | BEVERLY, Massachusetts | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Jan 17, 2016 | Kroger 381, Inc. | STARKVILLE, Mississippi | Amputations | Amp. |
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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