Barletta Materials & Construction, Inc.
Struck by falling object unspecified - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - TAMAQUA, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Barletta Materials & Construction, Inc. |
| Address | Church Street |
| City, State ZIP | TAMAQUA, Pennsylvania 18252 |
| Report ID | 2024087944 |
| Event Date | August 27, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Vehicle and machine front attachments |
| Secondary Source | Concrete paving machines, pavers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.80188, -75.96061 |
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Incident Narrative
Employees were setting up a paver for a paving project starting the next day. They were installing the strike-off plate when the plate slid while it was being attached and struck the injured employee's right thumb, amputating the tip of it.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2024, a worker at Barletta Materials & Construction, Inc. in TAMAQUA, Pennsylvania suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with vehicle and machine front attachments 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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