S.E. Cline Construction, Inc.
Excavation or trenching cave-in — Amputations — PALM COAST, Florida
| Employer | S.E. Cline Construction, Inc. |
| Address | 1135 Riverside Drive |
| City, State ZIP | PALM COAST, Florida 32137 |
| Report ID | 20211210765 |
| Event Date | December 15, 2021 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Excavation or trenching cave-in |
| Source of Injury | Ditches, channels, trenches, excavations |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 |
| Inspection # | 1570040 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.50000, -81.24000 |
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Incident Narrative
On December 15, 2021, at 10:50 AM, an employee was standing in 2 feet of water while guiding a crane operator, who was installing a 40-foot long concrete piling into a starter hole. The starter hole was created using a water jet, and as the concrete piling was being installed, the bank gave way, causing the employee's left foot to be caught between the wall of the hole and the concrete piling. The employee's left big toe was crushed, resulting in amputation.
Incident Summary
On December 15, 2021, a worker at S.E. Cline Construction, Inc. in PALM COAST, Florida suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as excavation or trenching cave-in, with ditches, channels, trenches, excavations identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 91 severe injury reports involving "Excavation or trenching cave-in" incidents in our database. Browse all Excavation or trenching cave-in 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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