ETS LINDGREN L.P.
Struck against moving object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — DURANT, Oklahoma
| Employer | ETS LINDGREN L.P. |
| Address | 1016 WALDRON DR |
| City, State ZIP | DURANT, Oklahoma 74701 |
| Report ID | 2015063464 |
| Event Date | June 6, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 334515 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.94000, -96.41000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning a ribbon blender. He had the lid open, thus disengaging the interlock switch and disabling the rotating paddles. After he finished cleaning it, he closed the lid. The blender has a discharge hole at the bottom; unaware that the paddles in the blender were still rotating at a slow rate, the employee reached up through the discharge hole. The paddle amputated the tip of his index finger.
Incident Summary
On June 6, 2015, a worker at ETS LINDGREN L.P. in DURANT, Oklahoma suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving object or equipment, n.e.c., with special process machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6 severe injury reports involving "Struck against moving object or equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against moving 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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