Renick Brothers Construction Company
Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - SHARON, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Renick Brothers Construction Company |
| Address | 101 Goldstein Blvd |
| City, State ZIP | SHARON, Pennsylvania 16146 |
| Report ID | 2022098199 |
| Event Date | September 15, 2022 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Secondary Source | Pickup truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.24025, -80.50857 |
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Incident Narrative
Employees were loading 4-inch by 6-foot pieces of cast iron pipe into the bed of a stake truck. One of the employees was in the front of the truck, closest to the cab, when the pipe was moved forward toward the cab. His left middle finger was caught between the pipe and the cab, and was amputated at the top right.
Incident Summary
On September 15, 2022, a worker at Renick Brothers Construction Company in SHARON, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, n.e.c., with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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