Belair Builders Inc
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. - Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss - NORTHGLENN, Colorado
| Employer | Belair Builders Inc |
| Address | 1801 E 121st Ave. |
| City, State ZIP | NORTHGLENN, Colorado 80241 |
| Report ID | 2024087212 |
| Event Date | August 7, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Manhole and cistern covers |
| Secondary Source | Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.91518, -104.96618 |
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Incident Narrative
The injured employee and another employee were removing a manhole cover. An employee lifted the cover with a hook. The hook slipped off the cover and the cover fell onto the gloved hand of the injured employee, pinning his left middle fingertip against the frame of the manhole. The injured employee sustained a fingertip amputation without bone loss and was hospitalized and underwent reattachment surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2024, a worker at Belair Builders Inc in NORTHGLENN, Colorado suffered avulsions, enucleations without bone loss to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with manhole and cistern covers 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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