Metco Industries, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - SAINT MARYS, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Metco Industries, Inc. |
| Address | 1241 Brusselles Street |
| City, State ZIP | SAINT MARYS, Pennsylvania 15857 |
| Report ID | 2015129879 |
| Event Date | December 29, 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 regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331110 |
| Inspection # | 1122119 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.42801, -78.53286 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was placing a part into a sizing press. While the employee's hand was in the point of operation, the tooling engaged and pinched the employee's right index finger between the tool and die. The employee suffered an amputation of the right index finger as a result of the incident. The light curtains installed on the press were bypassed at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On December 29, 2015, a worker at Metco Industries, Inc. in SAINT MARYS, Pennsylvania 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 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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