Dean Dairy Holdings, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - HUNTLEY, Illinois
| Employer | Dean Dairy Holdings, LLC |
| Address | 11713 Mill Street |
| City, State ZIP | HUNTLEY, Illinois 60142 |
| Report ID | 2015020564 |
| Event Date | February 20, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311511 |
| Inspection # | 1044283 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.16591, -88.42499 |
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Incident Narrative
On February 20, 2015, at approximately 6:30 a.m., a maintenance employee was using a 12-inch pedestal grinder to grind spurs off a small piece of metal he was holding in his hand at a 45-degree angle. The end of the piece of metal got caught between the grinding wheel and the work rest, causing the piece part to become lodged in a fixed vertical position against the grinding wheel and catching the employee's left thumb between the piece part and the grinding wheel. The employee was treated in the emergency room immediately following the accident with a fractured and lacerated thumb. Upon subsequent referral to a hand surgeon, the diagnosis was expanded to include partial amputation of the thumb.
Incident Summary
On February 20, 2015, a worker at Dean Dairy Holdings, LLC in HUNTLEY, Illinois suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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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