General Electric Water and Processing Technology
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - ROXANA, Illinois
| Employer | General Electric Water and Processing Technology |
| Address | 900 S Central Avnue |
| City, State ZIP | ROXANA, Illinois 62084 |
| Report ID | 2017065196 |
| Event Date | June 7, 2017 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.84000, -90.07000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee and a coworker were working on a reverse osmosis system, removing membranes from inside a metal pipe that was removed from the processing equipment. The coworker was pushing the membranes while the employee was attempting to catch them as they exited from the opposite end of the pipe. The employee's finger was then pinched and a portion was amputated between the outside surface of the membrane and the inside of a metal tube.
Incident Summary
On June 7, 2017, a worker at General Electric Water and Processing Technology in ROXANA, Illinois suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. 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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