UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Explosion, n.e.c. — Amputations — FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida
| Employer | UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON RESEARCH INSTITUTE |
| Address | HERD Research Facility, Eglin AFB |
| City, State ZIP | FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida 32547 |
| Report ID | 20201110519 |
| Event Date | November 5, 2020 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Hand(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541712 |
| Inspection # | 1502398 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.44000, -86.62000 |
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Incident Narrative
A chemist was handling energetic material in a laboratory when it exploded. The employee suffered a broken right arm and wrist, an injury to the right eye, and metal shrapnel embedded throughout the body. The employee's right hand was medically amputated.
Incident Summary
On November 5, 2020, a worker at UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON RESEARCH INSTITUTE in FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida suffered amputations to the hand(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion, n.e.c., with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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