ATLAS AEROSPACE
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - WICHITA, Kansas
| Employer | ATLAS AEROSPACE |
| Address | 4425 W. May Street. Building A |
| City, State ZIP | WICHITA, Kansas 67209 |
| Report ID | 2022021330 |
| Event Date | February 11, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) |
| Secondary Source | Racks-garment and other |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336413 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.65000, -97.39000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee had positioned a 12-foot, 144-pound stainless steel round bar on a cantilever arm from the material storage rack. While the employee was pulling the bar into position, it dropped 12 inches off the arm to the ground, crushing two fingers on the employee's right hand. One of the employee's fingers had closed fractures, and the second finger had open fractures, resulting in an amputation at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On February 11, 2022, a worker at ATLAS AEROSPACE in WICHITA, Kansas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,936 severe injury reports involving "Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by falling object or equipment, 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.
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