Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.

Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — NEW HAVEN, Connecticut

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. in NEW HAVEN, Connecticut
Employer Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
Address 120 Forbes ave
City, State ZIP NEW HAVEN, Connecticut 06501
Report ID 20211210836
Event Date December 17, 2021
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle
Source of Injury Dump truck
Industry (NAICS) 562211
GPS Coordinates 41.29661, -72.90132

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Incident Narrative

An employee was cleaning debris from the rear of a dump truck body. The truck's rear swinging door struck him, causing a crush injury, deep laceration, and partial amputation to the right little finger.

Incident Summary

On December 17, 2021, a worker at Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. in NEW HAVEN, Connecticut suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with dump truck 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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