THE GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Amputations - LAWTON, Oklahoma
| Employer | THE GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY |
| Address | 1 SW GOODYEAR BLVD |
| City, State ZIP | LAWTON, Oklahoma 73505 |
| Report ID | 2016098775 |
| Event Date | September 15, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part |
| Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Product testing, inspecting, and diagnostic machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326211 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.60443, -98.51027 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was setting up tire force testing machines and changing out rims to fit the size of the tire being tested. He was mounting the bottom portion of a rim. During the mounting, the cylinder is lifted up to ensure the machine lines up properly. The rim he was mounting was off center. When he lowered the cylinder, the rim fell on his index and middle fingers. His index finger was fractured and his middle finger sustained a deep laceration between the hand and first knuckle. His finger had to be surgically amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 15, 2016, a worker at THE GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY in LAWTON, Oklahoma suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,850 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part 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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