DH Pace Company, Inc., dba Overhead Door Company of St. Louis
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Illinois
| Employer | DH Pace Company, Inc., dba Overhead Door Company of St. Louis |
| Address | South Drive |
| City, State ZIP | SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Illinois 62225 |
| Report ID | 2020065752 |
| Event Date | June 19, 2020 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Gates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238290 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.53000, -89.85000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was servicing a traffic arresting barrier gate that was equipped with a retractable bollard. The bollard is moved into the up position by use of a pump and hydraulic pressure. The bollard moves into the down position by gravity as a solenoid is triggered to open a valve to relieve hydraulic pressure. When the gate is closed, the bollard is in the up position. When the gate is triggered to be opened, the bollard retracts below the road surface and then the gate slides open. There was a removable access panel that allows access below the surface of the road to a pit where adjustments to limit switches, sensors, etc. may be made. After diagnosing the problems with the gate, the employee discovered an issue with the proximity sensor within the pit below the access panel. While adhering magnets to the surface of the bollard in line with the proximity sensor, the bollard unexpectedly descended into the frame sleeve below the road surface without the hydraulic pump activating. The employee's hands were in the pit at the time and his fingers were inside the frame sleeve. The employee's left middle and ring fingertips were amputated. The right middle fingertip was also amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 19, 2020, a worker at DH Pace Company, Inc., dba Overhead Door Company of St. Louis in SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Illinois suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with gates identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
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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.
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