Salem Fabrication Technologies Group, Inc.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - ORLANDO, Florida
| Employer | Salem Fabrication Technologies Group, Inc. |
| Address | 3320 Maggie Boulevard |
| City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, Florida 32811 |
| Report ID | 2024054031 |
| Event Date | May 8, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Fan and turbine parts |
| Secondary Source | Jacks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327211 |
| Inspection # | 1755024 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.50560, -81.44100 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a blower part to a flat glass machine. There was a jack under the blower and a 2 x 6 was under the jack. The employee was holding the 2 x 6 and operating the jack when the top of the jack caught on a flange and the blower slipped off the top of the jack. The tip of the employee's left thumb was crushed between the blower and the wood and it was amputated.
Incident Summary
On May 8, 2024, a worker at Salem Fabrication Technologies Group, Inc. in ORLANDO, Florida suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with fan and turbine parts identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
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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.
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