Dimeo Construction Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — BOSTON, Massachusetts
| Employer | Dimeo Construction Company |
| Address | 1170 Tremont Street |
| City, State ZIP | BOSTON, Massachusetts 02110 |
| Report ID | 2023054336 |
| Event Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Cranes-tower, self-erecting, portal, pillar, hammerhead |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.33452, -71.08903 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was performing a post-assembly inspection of a tower crane. The employee was located on the counter-jib inspecting the trolley cable as the trolley was traveling out. When the trolley reached the jib end limit switch, the trolley stopped. The employee's right little fingertip became caught between the trolley cable and the spooled cable on the trolley drum, resulting in amputation.
Incident Summary
On May 15, 2023, a worker at Dimeo Construction Company in BOSTON, Massachusetts suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with cranes-tower, self-erecting, portal, pillar, hammerhead 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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