Quad/Graphics Commercial and & Specilty, LLC
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet - Amputations - BURLINGTON, Wisconsin
| Employer | Quad/Graphics Commercial and & Specilty, LLC |
| Address | 700 Black Hawk Dr. |
| City, State ZIP | BURLINGTON, Wisconsin 53105 |
| Report ID | 2016076194 |
| Event Date | July 10, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet |
| Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-indoors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 323110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.64451, -88.25878 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying a water form roller down three steps on the back side of a press when he slipped and started to fall. He tried to catch the roller, and his right-hand pinky finger was caught between the roller and stair, amputating the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On July 10, 2016, a worker at Quad/Graphics Commercial and & Specilty, LLC in BURLINGTON, Wisconsin suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with stairs, steps-indoors 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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