Accelerated Mobile Power (AMP)
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — RIFLE, Colorado
| Employer | Accelerated Mobile Power (AMP) |
| Address | RGU 41-18-297 |
| City, State ZIP | RIFLE, Colorado 81650 |
| Report ID | 2025021221 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet |
| Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.58000, -107.79000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was on a 4-foot podium ladder when the wind blew it over. He fell, and his left middle fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2025, a worker at Accelerated Mobile Power (AMP) in RIFLE, Colorado suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 53 severe injury reports involving "Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet injuries.
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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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