The Toro Company
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — TOMAH, Wisconsin
| Employer | The Toro Company |
| Address | 200 Sime Avenue |
| City, State ZIP | TOMAH, Wisconsin 54660 |
| Report ID | 2017109445 |
| Event Date | October 2, 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 | Overhead hoists, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Tables, worktables |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333112 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.98000, -90.48000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was using a manipulator/hoist to lift a mower deck off an assembly table when the mower blade became caught on an attachment on the table. The table then lifted with the blade as the deck was rising. The employee went to push the table back down and release it from the blade. At the same time, the controls were activated to lower the manipulator/hoist. The employee's left thumb was then pinched between the table and the manipulator/hoist, amputating the distal portion of the thumb just below the nail.
Incident Summary
On October 2, 2017, a worker at The Toro Company in TOMAH, 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 overhead hoists, 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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