THE PIKE COMPANY INC

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - FRANKLINVILLE, New York

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at THE PIKE COMPANY INC in FRANKLINVILLE, New York
Employer THE PIKE COMPANY INC
Address 8114 NY State Route 16
City, State ZIP FRANKLINVILLE, New York 14737
Report ID 2022097993
Event Date September 9, 2022
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source of Injury Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 236220
GPS Coordinates 42.35000, -78.45000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting 10-foot lengths of 3/4-inch PVC pipe using a compound miter saw. The employee's left hand contacted the sawblade, which amputated his index finger and lacerated his thumb, a tendon, and blood vessels.

Incident Summary

On September 9, 2022, a worker at THE PIKE COMPANY INC in FRANKLINVILLE, New York suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. 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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