DMR Industries Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - ROCHESTER, New Hampshire
| Employer | DMR Industries Inc. |
| Address | 181 Milton Road |
| City, State ZIP | ROCHESTER, New Hampshire 03868 |
| Report ID | 2021076089 |
| Event Date | July 23, 2021 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Lower extremities, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Containers-variable restraint, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.31802, -70.97605 |
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Incident Narrative
Two employees were trying to get a cardboard sheet from behind 24 pieces of cold-rolled steel sheets that were leaning against a wall. One employee was supporting the sheets from the front as the other was removing the cardboard. The sheet metal started to tip forward, knocking the first employee to the floor and causing an injury to her right ankle that included broken bones, cut tendons and nerves, and a partial amputation.
Incident Summary
On July 23, 2021, a worker at DMR Industries Inc. in ROCHESTER, New Hampshire suffered amputations to the lower extremities, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with containers-variable restraint, n.e.c. 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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