Rushmore Forest Products, Inc.
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — HILL CITY, South Dakota
| Employer | Rushmore Forest Products, Inc. |
| Address | 23848 HWY 385 SOUTH |
| City, State ZIP | HILL CITY, South Dakota 57745 |
| Report ID | 2015048980 |
| Event Date | April 10, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Conveyors-powered, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.93926, -103.55239 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a conveyor that moves wood products. The employee attempted to remove a board from the moving conveyor and struck his right fingers against the angle iron on the frame of the conveyor resulting in a fracture to the right index finger and an ablation to the right ring finger that required the tip to be medically amputated.
Incident Summary
On April 10, 2015, a worker at Rushmore Forest Products, Inc. in HILL CITY, South Dakota suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with conveyors-powered, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 341 severe injury reports involving "Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. 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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