BIEWER-WISCONSIN SAWMILL, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Amputations - PRENTICE, Wisconsin
| Employer | BIEWER-WISCONSIN SAWMILL, INC. |
| Address | 400 RED PINE COURT |
| City, State ZIP | PRENTICE, Wisconsin 54556 |
| Report ID | 2015031502 |
| Event Date | March 26, 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 maintenance, cleaning |
| Source of Injury | Chippers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 |
| Inspection # | 1050672 |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.53149, -90.29059 |
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Incident Narrative
A PSI blower chip loading system plugged up and tripped the breaker. A maintenance employee locked out the machine, cleared the plug, and restarted the machine. The employee was checking for air flow through the pipes with his right index finger hanging at the stop plate when the mechanical sleeve lacerated the finger pad. The machine amputated a chunk of the right index finger pad. The fingernail and part of the bone were removed to close the skin around the end of the finger.
Incident Summary
On March 26, 2015, a worker at BIEWER-WISCONSIN SAWMILL, INC. in PRENTICE, Wisconsin 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 chippers 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.
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