Custom Aluminum Products, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - SOUTH ELGIN, Illinois
| Employer | Custom Aluminum Products, Inc. |
| Address | 414 Division St. |
| City, State ZIP | SOUTH ELGIN, Illinois 60177 |
| Report ID | 2015118312 |
| Event Date | November 4, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331316 |
| Inspection # | 1105444 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.00040, -88.30068 |
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Incident Narrative
A temporary employee was running normal production operations on a stamping press. The employee hand-fed extruded aluminum pieces into the point-of-operation with actuation controlled by two-hand controls located at shoulder height. The employee cycled the press, and once the cycle completed he removed the punched part. Subsequently, he put new blank into the point-of-operation and at that time, without manual actuation, the ram drifted from its top-stop and came down while both of his hands were in the point-of-operation. Both hands were crushed by the ram.
Incident Summary
On November 4, 2015, a worker at Custom Aluminum Products, Inc. in SOUTH ELGIN, Illinois suffered amputations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. 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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