Dart Container Corporation of Pennsylvania
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — LEOLA, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Dart Container Corporation of Pennsylvania |
| Address | 60 East Main Street, Plant #6 (South Cup) |
| City, State ZIP | LEOLA, Pennsylvania 17540 |
| Report ID | 20161010041 |
| Event Date | October 25, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Conveyors-belt |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326140 |
| Inspection # | 1187659 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.08916, -76.17730 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee removed a guard from a conveyor belt motor to check the chain and sprockets for tension. The employee reached toward the running chain and sprocket and his left thumb was caught between the chain and sprocket resulting in an amputation of 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch of the thumb. The machine was energized at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On October 25, 2016, a worker at Dart Container Corporation of Pennsylvania in LEOLA, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with conveyors-belt 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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