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The Threat Management Group, LLC

Explosion, n.e.c. — Amputations — EGLIN AFB, Florida

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at The Threat Management Group, LLC in EGLIN AFB, Florida
Employer The Threat Management Group, LLC
Address 8840 Range Road
City, State ZIP EGLIN AFB, Florida 32542
Report ID 2021097808
Event Date September 10, 2021
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Hand(s) and finger(s)
Event Type Explosion, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Explosive devices
Industry (NAICS) 621999
Inspection # 1552780
GPS Coordinates 30.47000, -86.49000

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Incident Narrative

The injured employee was waiting on stand-by while range operations were ongoing. The employee got out of a vehicle and walked over to an unexploded ordnance (UXO) and picked it up. The UXO exploded resulting in an amputation to the left hand and multiple amputations to fingers on the right hand.

Incident Summary

On September 10, 2021, a worker at The Threat Management Group, LLC in EGLIN AFB, Florida suffered amputations to the hand(s) and finger(s). The incident was classified as explosion, n.e.c., with explosive devices identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 146 severe injury reports involving "Explosion, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Explosion, 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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