General Doors Corporation
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment - Amputations - MILFORD, Delaware
| Employer | General Doors Corporation |
| Address | 700 McColley Street |
| City, State ZIP | MILFORD, Delaware 19963 |
| Report ID | 2015010625 |
| Event Date | January 20, 2015 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Table saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321911 |
| Inspection # | 1032487 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.90289, -75.42449 |
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Incident Narrative
On 01/20/2015 at approximately 8:00 am, an accident occurred while the employee was operating a table saw ripping 1/8" hardboard. The employee was ripping 28" wide sheets of 1/8" hardboard 9' long by 23" wide using a table saw. His hand inadvertently slid under the front of the guard and caught the blade resulting in the loss of the right index finger between the first and second knuckle and broken bones and extensive lacerations on his middle finger, thumb and palm. He was taken to Milford Memorial Hospital then later transferred to Christiana Hospital for an overnight stay.
Incident Summary
On January 20, 2015, a worker at General Doors Corporation in MILFORD, Delaware 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 table saws 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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