Bentley Group, Inc.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - HUNTSVILLE, Alabama
| Employer | Bentley Group, Inc. |
| Address | 2120 Drake Avenue Southwest |
| City, State ZIP | HUNTSVILLE, Alabama 35805 |
| Report ID | 2024021146 |
| Event Date | February 6, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Multiple engine and mechanical parts, whole engine |
| Secondary Source | Elevators, hoists, lifts unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811111 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.70533, -86.59326 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was setting an engine into a vehicle to be mounted. The engine table air hydraulics failed, causing the table to become stuck. While other employees were trying to get the table working, the engine fell on the injured employee, who suffered a broken left arm and a crushed right index finger, resulting in a partial amputation.
Incident Summary
On February 6, 2024, a worker at Bentley Group, Inc. in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with multiple engine and mechanical parts, whole engine 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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