Mayco Manufacturing, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Amputations - BIRMINGHAM, Alabama
| Employer | Mayco Manufacturing, LLC |
| Address | 18 West Oxmoor Rd |
| City, State ZIP | BIRMINGHAM, Alabama 35209 |
| Report ID | 2015040330 |
| Event Date | April 7, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingernail(s), nailbed(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle |
| Source of Injury | Dies, molds, patterns |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331491 |
| Inspection # | 1053378 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.45949, -86.84030 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was pouring molten lead into molds. When lead solidifies, the lead is removed from the mold using an eye bolt and chain attached to a bolt that is poured into the lead cylinder. The employee attempted to lift the lead cylinder from the mold, but the mold was stuck to the lead. The employee attempted to clean the surface of the floor underneath the mold using his hand while the mold and lead cylinder were suspended in the air. The mold released from the lead cylinder and struck him in the right thumb, amputating the thumb behind the thumb nail.
Incident Summary
On April 7, 2015, a worker at Mayco Manufacturing, LLC in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama suffered amputations to the fingernail(s), nailbed(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with dies, molds, patterns 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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