Rifenburg Construction, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified - Amputations - NORTH CREEK, New York
| Employer | Rifenburg Construction, Inc. |
| Address | 793 Peaceful Valley Rd. |
| City, State ZIP | NORTH CREEK, New York 12853 |
| Report ID | 2020065891 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2020 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.69469, -73.98636 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting in attaching a bucket, with a large pin, to an excavator. The pin was dropped and it crushed the injured employee's hand against the bucket. The employee sustained the amputation of the ring finger and was hospitalized with open fractures to multiple fingers of the left hand.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2020, a worker at Rifenburg Construction, Inc. in NORTH CREEK, New York suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,482 severe injury reports involving "Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by falling object or equipment, 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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