Cabka North America
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Cuts, lacerations - HAZELWOOD, Missouri
| Employer | Cabka North America |
| Address | 123 Byasee Drive |
| City, State ZIP | HAZELWOOD, Missouri 63042 |
| Report ID | 2015097095 |
| Event Date | September 26, 2015 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations |
| Body Part | Hand(s) and wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning |
| Source of Injury | Plastic injection molding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 |
| Inspection # | 1096723 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.76456, -90.35371 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee in the molding department was attempting to remove material that clogged the auger of an injection molding machine. His hand got caught in the auger, which was not shut down at the time of the incident. He sustained left-hand and wrist lacerations, as well as torn tendons, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 26, 2015, a worker at Cabka North America in HAZELWOOD, Missouri suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s) and wrist(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with plastic injection molding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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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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