VICINITY ENERGY BOSTON, INC.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania
| Employer | VICINITY ENERGY BOSTON, INC. |
| Address | 3000 Peltz St |
| City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania 19146 |
| Report ID | 2021021183 |
| Event Date | February 9, 2021 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221330 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.94181, -75.19126 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a valve in the floor that had a handle wheel in the top. When he pulled it, the handle wheel spun and smashed his hand against a piece of metal angle iron, resulting in amputation of his right index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 9, 2021, a worker at VICINITY ENERGY BOSTON, INC. in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with valves, nozzles 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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| Mar 24, 2021 | Trienda Holdings, L.L.C. | PORTAGE, Wisconsin | Amputations | Amp. |
| May 12, 2022 | Triosim Corporation | DEMOPOLIS, Alabama | Amputations | Amp. |
| Jan 6, 2015 | Menard, Inc. | MORTON GROVE, Illinois | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Oct 30, 2021 | Mersen USA St. Marys - PA Corp | SAINT MARYS, Pennsylvania | Amputations | Amp. |
| Jul 27, 2018 | W.E. Bowers and Associates | WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia | Amputations | Amp. |
| Jul 13, 2019 | Gage Brothers | SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Hosp. |
| Jan 21, 2019 | Ceres Gulf, Inc. | SEABROOK, Texas | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| May 16, 2019 | DEFABCO, INC. | COLUMBUS, Ohio | Other traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Hosp. |
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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