Tri-County Industries, Inc.
Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment - Amputations - VENUS, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Tri-County Industries, Inc. |
| Address | 502 Dutch Road |
| City, State ZIP | VENUS, Pennsylvania 16364 |
| Report ID | 20201010002 |
| Event Date | October 20, 2020 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Drums, pulleys, sheaves |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 |
| Inspection # | 1499830 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.38000, -79.56000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee had dumped a 2-yard dumpster. He then used the control box to wind the winch cable. The winch cable was wrapped around the employee's left hand and also became caught on something on the side of the truck. The employee pulled his gloved hand out of the winch cable and sustained a laceration to his left middle fingertip. The injury required surgery and involved loss of bone.
Incident Summary
On October 20, 2020, a worker at Tri-County Industries, Inc. in VENUS, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment, with drums, pulleys, sheaves 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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