Spancrete Group, Inc.

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - WAUKESHA, Wisconsin

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Spancrete Group, Inc. in WAUKESHA, Wisconsin
Employer Spancrete Group, Inc.
Address 945 Blackstone Avenue
City, State ZIP WAUKESHA, Wisconsin 53186
Report ID 2015042143
Event Date April 20, 2015
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source of Injury Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar)
Secondary Source Tables, worktables
Industry (NAICS) 327390
GPS Coordinates 43.01568, -88.20941

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Incident Narrative

An employee was bending a piece of rebar and the employee's hand was caught between the bar and the edge of the work table. The employee's pinky fingertip was amputated a week later.

Incident Summary

On April 20, 2015, a worker at Spancrete Group, Inc. in WAUKESHA, Wisconsin suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) 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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