The Wooster Brush Company
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment - Amputations - WOOSTER, Ohio
| Employer | The Wooster Brush Company |
| Address | 604 Madison Avenue |
| City, State ZIP | WOOSTER, Ohio 44691 |
| Report ID | 2016054759 |
| Event Date | May 12, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339994 |
| Inspection # | 1155957 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.79375, -81.93687 |
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Incident Narrative
On or about 5/12/2016, an employee received a partial fingertip amputation injury while operating a paint brush hand trimmer machine, known as a hand sharp edge. While manually holding a paint brush in the machine, her finger slipped and contacted the rotating blade of the machine. The contact resulted in a partial fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On May 12, 2016, a worker at The Wooster Brush Company in WOOSTER, Ohio suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with special process machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,235 severe injury reports involving "Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment 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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