D.C. Rauscher Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Amputations - ULSTER, Pennsylvania
| Employer | D.C. Rauscher Company |
| Address | 89 Main Street, Route 220 |
| City, State ZIP | ULSTER, Pennsylvania 18850 |
| Report ID | 2015010448 |
| Event Date | January 14, 2015 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning |
| Source of Injury | Machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 |
| Inspection # | 1019110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.86000, -76.48000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was unjamming a stuck granulated salt spreader used on the back of a truck to salt roads. The employee reached into the impeller and chain components while the machine was running and something grabbed his right hand and amputated his right index finger past the nail bed, but before the first joint.
Incident Summary
On January 14, 2015, a worker at D.C. Rauscher Company in ULSTER, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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