Construction Affiliates

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - DEER PARK, New York

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Construction Affiliates in DEER PARK, New York
Employer Construction Affiliates
Address 160 West Industry Court Ste E
City, State ZIP DEER PARK, New York 11729
Report ID 2023075969
Event Date July 6, 2023
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source of Injury Tools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 238140
GPS Coordinates 40.76000, -73.30000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was moving a truck in a parking lot. After, he placed a wood safety block under the truck's tire to prevent it from rolling when his finger was caught. The employee's right middle finger was crushed and the fingertip was amputated.

Incident Summary

On July 6, 2023, a worker at Construction Affiliates in DEER PARK, New York suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with tools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment injuries.

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Jun 1, 2022 J-W Power Company PERRYTON, Texas Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. Hosp.
Jul 15, 2019 R. M. RIGGLE ENTERPRISES, INC CLEVELAND, Ohio Intracranial injuries, unspecified Hosp.

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.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

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