UC Health Medical Center of the Rockies
Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified - Amputations - LOVELAND, Colorado
| Employer | UC Health Medical Center of the Rockies |
| Address | 2500 Rocky Mountain Way |
| City, State ZIP | LOVELAND, Colorado 80538 |
| Report ID | 20211110197 |
| Event Date | November 27, 2021 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 |
| Inspection # | 1567189 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.41000, -105.00000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was performing preventative maintenance in an air handling unit and sustained the amputation of two fingertips.
Incident Summary
On November 27, 2021, a worker at UC Health Medical Center of the Rockies in LOVELAND, Colorado suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as contact with objects and equipment, unspecified, with heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, 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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