Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest Region (NAVFAC)
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - SAN DIEGO, California
| Employer | Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest Region (NAVFAC) |
| Address | Bldg. 3355, Naval Base 32nd St |
| City, State ZIP | SAN DIEGO, California 92136 |
| Report ID | 2023032540 |
| Event Date | March 21, 2023 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Parts and materials, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Racks-garment and other |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.66933, -117.12229 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was disassembling shelving to change out a racking system for a compressor system when the metal brace fell and amputated half an inch of his left little finger.
Incident Summary
On March 21, 2023, a worker at Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest Region (NAVFAC) in SAN DIEGO, California suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with parts and materials, n.e.c. 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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