EVERGREEN CONCRETE CUTTING INC
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified - Amputations - SILVERDALE, Washington
| Employer | EVERGREEN CONCRETE CUTTING INC |
| Address | Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor |
| City, State ZIP | SILVERDALE, Washington 98315 |
| Report ID | 2023032410 |
| Event Date | March 16, 2023 |
| Outcome | 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 | Drill bits-unattached |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.69000, -122.71000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was core drilling 1-inch holes into a concrete wall at a 45-degree angle downward. The employee was hand-turning the drill bit while it was attached to the drill and on a post mounted to the wall while using a file to sharpen the segments at the end of the bit. The set screw came loose, sending the drill and the bit free. Both the drill and the bit fell down the post and ripped the tip of the employee's left ring finger, resulting in a surgical amputation to the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On March 16, 2023, a worker at EVERGREEN CONCRETE CUTTING INC in SILVERDALE, Washington suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with drill bits-unattached 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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