NPL Construction Company
Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - PORT WASHINGTON, Ohio
| Employer | NPL Construction Company |
| Address | 400 West Main Street |
| City, State ZIP | PORT WASHINGTON, Ohio 43837 |
| Report ID | 2021020944 |
| Event Date | February 2, 2021 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, n.e.c |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.32407, -81.52256 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on the ground reaching over the rear passenger side wheel well directly adjacent to an affixed catwalk on the rear of a water supply truck. While the employee was operating a drain valve located on the rear of the tank, the employee slipped on snow and ice building up on the street surface. As the employee slipped and fell, they grabbed the catwalk guard railing and their left ring finger caught on the railing corner gusset support, resulting in a partial amputation down to the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On February 2, 2021, a worker at NPL Construction Company in PORT WASHINGTON, Ohio suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c., with truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 121 severe injury reports involving "Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. 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.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
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