NPL Construction Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - NEW HAVEN, Connecticut
| Employer | NPL Construction Company |
| Address | Foote Street and John Daniels Place |
| City, State ZIP | NEW HAVEN, Connecticut 06511 |
| Report ID | 2020098574 |
| Event Date | September 9, 2020 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Compactors, crushers, pulverizers-earth, mineral |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.31000, -72.93000 |
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Incident Narrative
On September 9, 2020, an employee was attempting to start a vibrating tamper in order to continue compacting backfill material in a completed excavation. The employee pulled the starter cord multiple times. After the pull which started the engine, the pull cord of the vibrating tamper did not recoil correctly. The employee gathered the excess cord in his left hand in order to prevent an additional slip, trip, or fall hazard. When he engaged the throttle of the machine with his right hand, the pull cord retracted, wrapped around the employee s left thumb, and caused a partial amputation of the thumb tip.
Incident Summary
On September 9, 2020, a worker at NPL Construction Company in NEW HAVEN, Connecticut suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with compactors, crushers, pulverizers-earth, mineral identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6,694 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation 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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