Green Miller Crabtree Seeley Wilcox and Brower

Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — CHILLICOTHE, Ohio

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Green Miller Crabtree Seeley Wilcox and Brower in CHILLICOTHE, Ohio
Employer Green Miller Crabtree Seeley Wilcox and Brower
Address 19 Executive Center Drive
City, State ZIP CHILLICOTHE, Ohio 45601
Report ID 20211210440
Event Date December 6, 2021
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate
Source of Injury Doors, except garage and vehicle
Secondary Source High winds, gusts, turbulence
Industry (NAICS) 621210
GPS Coordinates 39.34324, -83.03670

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Incident Narrative

An employee was returning from lunch through a back door. The wind blew the door shut against the employee's right hand, pinching her fingers between the door and the door frame. The employee's right ring fingertip was broken and her right middle fingertip was amputated.

Incident Summary

On December 6, 2021, a worker at Green Miller Crabtree Seeley Wilcox and Brower in CHILLICOTHE, Ohio suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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.

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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