Ikon Energy Solutions, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - GROVER, Colorado
| Employer | Ikon Energy Solutions, Inc. |
| Address | GPS Coord: 40.33032, -104.977307 |
| City, State ZIP | GROVER, Colorado 80729 |
| Report ID | 2022087410 |
| Event Date | August 20, 2022 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Garage doors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.82000, -104.16000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was investigating a jammed garage door on a storage shed. One of the two door cables had come off the pulley; the other was stuck. When the tension was released on the stuck cable, it fell off the pulley, pulled taut around the employee's right thumb, and amputated half to three-quarters of an inch from the tip. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 20, 2022, a worker at Ikon Energy Solutions, Inc. in GROVER, Colorado suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with garage doors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment 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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