Charles W. Pruitt Enterprises, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by other person — Amputations — COMMERCE, Georgia
| Employer | Charles W. Pruitt Enterprises, Inc. |
| Address | Capstone at Banks Crossing, East Ridgway Road & Faulkner Road |
| City, State ZIP | COMMERCE, Georgia 30529 |
| Report ID | 2021053765 |
| Event Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by other person |
| Source of Injury | Grates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.36000, -78.72000 |
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Incident Narrative
Two employees were holding a drain grate, preparing to lower it into the frame. The grate was dropped and it caught the two middle fingers on an employee's right hand against the frame. The fingertips were amputated to the first knuckles.
Incident Summary
On May 7, 2021, a worker at Charles W. Pruitt Enterprises, Inc. in COMMERCE, Georgia suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by other person, with grates identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 88 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object or equipment dropped by other person" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object or equipment dropped by other person 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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