WHIRLPOOL CORP. MARION DIVISION
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - MARION, Ohio
| Employer | WHIRLPOOL CORP. MARION DIVISION |
| Address | 1300 MARION-AGOSTA RD. |
| City, State ZIP | MARION, Ohio 43302 |
| Report ID | 2015085900 |
| Event Date | August 18, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Dies, molds, patterns |
| Secondary Source | Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335224 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.58611, -83.16455 |
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Incident Narrative
On August 18, 2015, at approximately 7:00 p.m., two employees were performing die setting operations. The first employee used a forklift to place a die in a press. The second employee approached the backside of the press and began to install bolts in the die. The first employee had not finished aligning the die. When the first employee repositioned the die for bolting, it caused the washer and bolt that the second employee was holding to move and pinch the second employee's finger against the die. The second employee's left middle fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 18, 2015, a worker at WHIRLPOOL CORP. MARION DIVISION in MARION, Ohio suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with dies, molds, patterns identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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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