Amerequip Corporation Plant 3
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. - Amputations - KIEL, Wisconsin
| Employer | Amerequip Corporation Plant 3 |
| Address | 1015 Calumet Avenue |
| City, State ZIP | KIEL, Wisconsin 53042 |
| Report ID | 2016109712 |
| Event Date | October 14, 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 | Backhoes, trackhoes |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333112 |
| Inspection # | 1186308 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.92007, -88.04025 |
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Incident Narrative
On October 14, 2016, an employee had her finger in a pivot point on a backhoe assembly to determine if the two holes were aligned. The employee operated a hydraulic control that moved the pivot point and amputated her right index finger. The pivot point on the backhoe assembly was not guarded at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On October 14, 2016, a worker at Amerequip Corporation Plant 3 in KIEL, Wisconsin 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 backhoes, trackhoes identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 718 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. 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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