Flambeau River Papers, LLC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - PARK FALLS, Wisconsin
| Employer | Flambeau River Papers, LLC. |
| Address | 200 1st Ave N |
| City, State ZIP | PARK FALLS, Wisconsin 54552 |
| Report ID | 2015118200 |
| Event Date | November 1, 2015 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Slitters, winders-paper production |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 |
| Inspection # | 1108554 |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.93620, -90.44763 |
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Incident Narrative
1. On 11/1/15, an employee was changing the reel of paper and caught the left middle finger in a nip point. The finger was amputated to the first knuckle.
2. On 11/11/15, an employee received chemical and thermal burns to the right hand and knee from caustic hydrogen peroxide due to an unclosed valve on the pulp mill equipment.
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.
Incident Summary
On November 1, 2015, a worker at Flambeau River Papers, LLC. in PARK FALLS, Wisconsin suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with slitters, winders-paper production identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6,694 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation injuries.
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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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