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RIMCO PLASTIC CORPORATION

Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — HORSEHEADS, New York

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at RIMCO PLASTIC CORPORATION in HORSEHEADS, New York
Employer RIMCO PLASTIC CORPORATION
Address 316 COLONIAL DRIVE
City, State ZIP HORSEHEADS, New York 14845
Report ID 2015053163
Event Date May 26, 2015
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Extruding, injecting, forming, molding machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 326199
Inspection # 1067687
GPS Coordinates 42.16486, -76.87778

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Incident Narrative

An employee was setting up the in-line vacuum forming machine line. The guard was off at the time of the incident and the interlock held down with a clamp. At the trim press stage, the employee came in contact with the steel rule die and amputated the index and middle fingers on the right hand.

Incident Summary

On May 26, 2015, a worker at RIMCO PLASTIC CORPORATION in HORSEHEADS, New York suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with extruding, injecting, forming, molding machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 718 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery, 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.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

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