Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - ABERDEEN, South Dakota
| Employer | Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd |
| Address | 515 Commerce St. |
| City, State ZIP | ABERDEEN, South Dakota 57401 |
| Report ID | 2016065652 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2016 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Overhead hoists, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333412 |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.47263, -98.44190 |
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Incident Narrative
On the morning of June 24, 2016, at approximately 1:00 a.m., an employee attempted to lift a fan assembly off of a shipping pallet when the chain from the hoist became entangled or loose, causing the housing to tip off center. The employee tried to keep the housing from falling, and his left-hand fingers became caught between the housing and shop floor. His left ring fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2016, a worker at Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd in ABERDEEN, South Dakota suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects 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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