CONESTOGA WOOD SPECIALTIES CORP
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment - Amputations - BEAVERTOWN, Pennsylvania
| Employer | CONESTOGA WOOD SPECIALTIES CORP |
| Address | 441 WEST MARKET STREET |
| City, State ZIP | BEAVERTOWN, Pennsylvania 17813 |
| Report ID | 2015020532 |
| Event Date | February 18, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Table saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337211 |
| Inspection # | 1043319 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.75136, -77.17530 |
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Incident Narrative
On Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at approximately 1:15PM, an employee amputated the tips of the right hand ring and middle fingers while operating a table saw.
Incident Summary
On February 18, 2015, a worker at CONESTOGA WOOD SPECIALTIES CORP in BEAVERTOWN, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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 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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