Jamestown Container Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Amputations - FALCONER, New York
| Employer | Jamestown Container Corporation |
| Address | 14 Deming Drive |
| City, State ZIP | FALCONER, New York 14733 |
| Report ID | 2015085991 |
| Event Date | August 21, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning |
| Source of Injury | Paper production machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322211 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.11000, -79.20000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee pulled Printing Section # 1 out of the Martin Machine and opened the interlocked cover on the ink rollers. He then took a pair of vise-grips, depressed the jog button, and clamped the button to the housing in the depressed position causing the rollers to rotate slowly. The employee then used a hose to spray water on the partially submerged ink rollers to clean them. The inside of the container in which the rollers were partially submerged was painted black. The color of the ink was also black. The employee reached his right hand into the liquid to see if it was clear, and his hand was pulled into the nip points of the rollers resulting in the amputation of the middle and ring fingers and one half of the index finger on his right hand.
Incident Summary
On August 21, 2015, a worker at Jamestown Container Corporation in FALCONER, New York suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with paper production machinery, unspecified 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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