Compass Wire Cloth and Industrial Supply Corp.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - VINELAND, New Jersey
| Employer | Compass Wire Cloth and Industrial Supply Corp. |
| Address | 1942 N. MILL ROAD |
| City, State ZIP | VINELAND, New Jersey 08360 |
| Report ID | 2015085744 |
| Event Date | August 13, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 |
| Inspection # | 1087055 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.51643, -75.05937 |
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Incident Narrative
Note to user: This record contains two separate events that were reported simultaneously to OSHA by the employer. These events are captured as one report.
1) An employee was smoothing a screen under a heat bar as it descended. The bar came down on his hands and trapped them. He was able to free his left hand, but had to rip his right hand from his glove, amputating his middle fingertip and exposing the bone. 2) An employee was hitting a spike with a hammer. The employee was holding the spike with his left hand while holding the hammer in his right. He hit his left little finger with the hammer and crushed his fingertip.
OSHA Penalties, $560 Total
OSHA issued 4 violations with penalties totaling $560 for this inspection.
| Citation | Type | Date | Penalty | Abatement Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | Serious | Jul 6, 1984 | $160 | Jul 10, 1984 |
| 01001 | Serious | Jul 19, 1984 | $160 | Jul 10, 1984 |
| 02001 | Repeat | Jul 6, 1984 | $160 | Jul 9, 1984 |
| 02001 | Repeat | Jul 19, 1984 | $80 | Jul 9, 1984 |
Incident Summary
On August 13, 2015, a worker at Compass Wire Cloth and Industrial Supply Corp. in VINELAND, New Jersey suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
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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.
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