Carr Hardware & Supply Company, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — PITTSFIELD, Massachusetts
| Employer | Carr Hardware & Supply Company, Inc. |
| Address | 547 North St |
| City, State ZIP | PITTSFIELD, Massachusetts 01201 |
| Report ID | 2022054255 |
| Event Date | May 16, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Secondary Source | Jacks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 444130 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.45626, -73.25157 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was putting another support under a trailer when the jack failed and the frame of the trailer fell onto the support, amputating the employee's thumb tip.
Incident Summary
On May 16, 2022, a worker at Carr Hardware & Supply Company, Inc. in PITTSFIELD, Massachusetts suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with trailers 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.
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