Specialty Saw, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - SIMSBURY, Connecticut
| Employer | Specialty Saw, Inc. |
| Address | 30 Wolcott Road |
| City, State ZIP | SIMSBURY, Connecticut 06070 |
| Report ID | 2015109831 |
| Event Date | October 1, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Saw blades-unattached |
| Secondary Source | Overhead hoists, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332216 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.91038, -72.78523 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee working on a vertical polisher machine was installing a saw blade. He was hoisting a blade onto an arbor with a spacer. While aligning the blade to the bushing and arbor, he pushed the blade and bushing with one hand and operated the hoist with the other. The blade slipped off the hoist and fell on his left thumb, amputating the tip.
Incident Summary
On October 1, 2015, a worker at Specialty Saw, Inc. in SIMSBURY, Connecticut suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with saw blades-unattached 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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