Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - BEAUFORT, North Carolina
| Employer | Jarrett Bay Boatworks |
| Address | 530 Sensation Weigh |
| City, State ZIP | BEAUFORT, North Carolina 28516 |
| Report ID | 20201211577 |
| Event Date | December 10, 2020 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Water vehicle, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Boat lifts |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336612 |
| Inspection # | 1507357 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.80000, -76.67000 |
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Incident Narrative
Two employees were installing the port rudder into a 58-foot marine vessel. The vessel was suspended in the hoist straps of a marine travel lift. The employees were supporting the rudder vertically under the vessel when the lift dropped the stern of the vessel approximately 12 inches. The rudder became tightly wedged between the bottom of the vessel and the gravel ground. One of the employees had their fingers crushed between the rudder and the ground. The injured employee's left index finger was amputated and the left middle finger was severely injured, but remained attached.
Incident Summary
On December 10, 2020, a worker at Jarrett Bay Boatworks in BEAUFORT, North Carolina suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with water vehicle, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment 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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