Mr. Excavator, Inc.
Injured by object held or wielded by person — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — HILLIARD, Ohio
| Employer | Mr. Excavator, Inc. |
| Address | 4180 Scioto Darby Creek Rd |
| City, State ZIP | HILLIARD, Ohio 43026 |
| Report ID | 2024054732 |
| Event Date | May 30, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by object held or wielded by person |
| Source of Injury | Pipes and tubes plastic, PVC, rubber |
| Secondary Source | Co-worker, supervisor current |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.03367, -83.18765 |
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Incident Narrative
On May 30, 2024, an employee was assembling pipe for a concrete structure. He was holding a 6-inch PVC pipe to align it with a hole in the concrete structure. As the pipe was pushed forward, the employee's right middle finger was caught between the end of the pipe and the edge of the hole resulting in amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On May 30, 2024, a worker at Mr. Excavator, Inc. in HILLIARD, Ohio suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as injured by object held or wielded by person, with pipes and tubes plastic, pvc, rubber identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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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