Clarion Boards, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment - Amputations - SHIPPENVILLE, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Clarion Boards, Inc. |
| Address | 143 Fiberboard Road |
| City, State ZIP | SHIPPENVILLE, Pennsylvania 16254 |
| Report ID | 2015010034 |
| Event Date | January 2, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Climate control systems |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321219 |
| Inspection # | 1017479 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.23000, -79.41000 |
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Incident Narrative
Employee suffered the amputation of three fingers while working on the south in-bed fuel airlock in the energy building. He was using a hammer to hit the outside of the chute to loosen built up saw dust. The chute leads to an airlock, which feeds the blow line to the boiler. He removed the panel cover over the airlock to see if the saw dust was falling in. He slipped and his left hand entered the airlock. Contact with the rotating parts in the airlock resulted in the multiple-finger amputation.
Incident Summary
On January 2, 2015, a worker at Clarion Boards, Inc. in SHIPPENVILLE, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with climate control systems identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,235 severe injury reports involving "Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment 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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