Honda Engine Plant
Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — ANNA, Ohio
| Employer | Honda Engine Plant |
| Address | 12500 Meranda Road |
| City, State ZIP | ANNA, Ohio 45302 |
| Report ID | 2015064104 |
| Event Date | June 26, 2015 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336111 |
| Inspection # | 1074896 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.37726, -84.18907 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was transferring a hoist in need of repairs from the I beam that it worked on to a rail attached to a crane. While disconnecting the two I beams, the rail jumped up, striking the support for the permanent rail and amputating the employee's third distal joint of the thumb on the left hand.
Incident Summary
On June 26, 2015, a worker at Honda Engine Plant in ANNA, Ohio suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, n.e.c., with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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