Restaurant Equipment Service Group LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - NEEDHAM, Massachusetts
| Employer | Restaurant Equipment Service Group LLC |
| Address | 95 Hampton Avenue |
| City, State ZIP | NEEDHAM, Massachusetts 02494 |
| Report ID | 2020065559 |
| Event Date | June 15, 2020 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Shelves, shelving |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423850 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.30682, -71.22923 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee arrived at the shop to pick up parts. He used a lift jack to move crates, uncrated a crate, took the parts out and set them on the side. There was a heavy metal pole that is used for the lift jacks that fell off the shelf and hit his hand. He sustained the amputation of the left middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On June 15, 2020, a worker at Restaurant Equipment Service Group LLC in NEEDHAM, Massachusetts suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, 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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