Nemschoff Chairs Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - SHEBOYGAN, Wisconsin
| Employer | Nemschoff Chairs Inc. |
| Address | 2218 Julson Ct. |
| City, State ZIP | SHEBOYGAN, Wisconsin 53081 |
| Report ID | 2017054084 |
| Event Date | May 4, 2017 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337127 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.74317, -87.73961 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee and coworker were attempting to replace an exterior panel on a cutting machine when the panel slipped and fell onto the injured employee's left middle finger, amputating the distal portion of the finger.
Incident Summary
On May 4, 2017, a worker at Nemschoff Chairs Inc. in SHEBOYGAN, Wisconsin suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,936 severe injury reports involving "Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by falling object or equipment, 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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