Federal Aviation Administration
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations, n.e.c. - OLATHE, Kansas
| Employer | Federal Aviation Administration |
| Address | 250 S. Rogers RD |
| City, State ZIP | OLATHE, Kansas 66062 |
| Report ID | 2020077027 |
| Event Date | July 28, 2020 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations, n.e.c. |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation |
| Industry (NAICS) | 481219 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.87968, -94.79202 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was investigating a noise in an HVAC duct-system. He located a suspect auxiliary blower unit, deenergized it, and then went to retrieve tools. He returned to the blower after approximately 10 minutes. The fan/belt/pulley were slowly rotating even though power had been isolated. The employee removed a cover so he could press a tool against the belt to bring the blower to a stop. While reaching for the tool, his hand slipped into the pulley/belt resulting in an amputation to the right index finger from the base of the nail to the end of the finger. Also, the top third of the right middle finger was degloved.
Incident Summary
On July 28, 2020, a worker at Federal Aviation Administration in OLATHE, Kansas suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations, n.e.c. to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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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| Sep 15, 2016 | Valley Cabinet Inc. | DE PERE, Wisconsin | Crushing injuries | Hosp. |
| Jan 22, 2015 | Hay Creek Pallet Company, Inc. | PITTSVILLE, Wisconsin | Amputations | Amp. |
| Apr 23, 2019 | SUN UP ENTERPRISES INC. | WAPPINGERS FALLS, New York | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Mar 20, 2018 | Taylor Lumber Worldwide | MC DERMOTT, Ohio | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Nov 7, 2016 | Hartson Kennedy | GULFPORT, Mississippi | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Jun 24, 2015 | Fairborn USA, Inc. | UPPER SANDUSKY, Ohio | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Jul 21, 2021 | DEW Construction | KEENE, New Hampshire | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Apr 11, 2015 | Safeway/Alberstons | COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado | 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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