Expera Specialty Solutions
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - MOSINEE, Wisconsin
| Employer | Expera Specialty Solutions |
| Address | 100 Main Street |
| City, State ZIP | MOSINEE, Wisconsin 54455 |
| Report ID | 2017043908 |
| Event Date | April 30, 2017 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Paper production machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.78831, -89.69484 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee and two coworkers were manually tensioning a belt on a belt drive when his left thumb was pulled into the in-running nip point created between the belt and the sieve, amputating his thumb above the first knuckle. He was wearing leather gloves at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On April 30, 2017, a worker at Expera Specialty Solutions in MOSINEE, Wisconsin suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with paper production machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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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