Manhattan Road & Bridge Company

Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Manhattan Road & Bridge Company in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma
Employer Manhattan Road & Bridge Company
Address GPS Coordinates 35.46269 N, 97.48194 W
City, State ZIP OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma 73129
Report ID 2024087125
Event Date August 5, 2024
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
Body Part Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Event Type Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation
Source of Injury Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport powered, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Vehicle and machine front attachments
Industry (NAICS) 237310
GPS Coordinates 35.46000, -97.51000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was in a man basket attached to a telehandler when their hand was crushed between the basket and the telehandler as it was descending. The employee sustained a partial amputation of their right ring finger.

Incident Summary

On August 5, 2024, a worker at Manhattan Road & Bridge Company in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport powered, n.e.c. 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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