Schofield Barracks-Defense Commissary Agency DeCA West, Pacific Area
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — WAHIAWA, Hawaii
| Employer | Schofield Barracks-Defense Commissary Agency DeCA West, Pacific Area |
| Address | 698 Trimble Rd., Bldg. 698 |
| City, State ZIP | WAHIAWA, Hawaii 96786 |
| Report ID | 2016032187 |
| Event Date | March 12, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning |
| Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 |
| Inspection # | 1133045 |
| GPS Coordinates | 21.49000, -158.05000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was slicing meat using a band saw when the movable platform on which the meat was placed stalled. With his right hand on top of the meat, the employee used his right side hip to apply more force on the moving platform to push the meat toward the operating band saw. He was wearing cotton gloves at the time of the incident. The right-hand cotton glove became caught between the meat and the band saw, which consequently dragged his right ring finger toward the point of operation. His finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On March 12, 2016, a worker at Schofield Barracks-Defense Commissary Agency DeCA West, Pacific Area in WAHIAWA, Hawaii suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with butchering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
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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.
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