MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — NEW PALTZ, New York
| Employer | MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE |
| Address | 1000 MOUNTAIN REST RD |
| City, State ZIP | NEW PALTZ, New York 12561 |
| Report ID | 2022076195 |
| Event Date | July 15, 2022 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Racks-garment and other |
| Industry (NAICS) | 721110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.77893, -74.12494 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a food rack out from a kitchen cooler. The food rack toppled over onto the employee, who suffered an injury to the right leg, a bloodied lip, and an amputation to the right little fingertip below the nail (as well as the loss of the nail itself).
Incident Summary
On July 15, 2022, a worker at MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE in NEW PALTZ, New York suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with racks-garment and other identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,482 severe injury reports involving "Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified 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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