Waterman Log Crafters LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment - Amputations - WISCONSIN DELLS, Wisconsin
| Employer | Waterman Log Crafters LLC |
| Address | 10785 Commerical Avenue |
| City, State ZIP | WISCONSIN DELLS, Wisconsin 53965 |
| Report ID | 2017098933 |
| Event Date | September 18, 2017 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Boring, drilling, planing, milling machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337122 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.63000, -89.78000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee used a push-stick in his right hand to push a piece of soft wood through a wood jointer to remove a 1/8 inch of wood from the board. He was using his left hand to guide the board through the jointer when his left-hand fingers came in contact with the jointer blade. The jointer blade completely amputated four fingers and partially amputated another finger. The jointer was guarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On September 18, 2017, a worker at Waterman Log Crafters LLC in WISCONSIN DELLS, Wisconsin suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with boring, drilling, planing, milling machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,235 severe injury reports involving "Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against moving part of machinery 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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