US Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, USP Marion
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - MARION, Illinois
| Employer | US Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, USP Marion |
| Address | 4500 Prison Road |
| City, State ZIP | MARION, Illinois 62959 |
| Report ID | 20171211766 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2017 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Extruding, injecting, forming, molding machinery, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves |
| Industry (NAICS) | 922140 |
| Inspection # | 1283514 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.66291, -88.98441 |
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Incident Narrative
On 12/11/2017, at approximately 12:30 p.m., an employee was operating a rubber molding machine when he attempted to remove a left-over piece of rubber from the heated top plate. The employee's gloves made contact with the heated plate and melted to the surface. Before he was able to free himself, the molding machine began operating and pinned his right-hand fingers between the top and bottom plates for several seconds, amputating all four fingers and his thumb.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2017, a worker at US Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, USP Marion in MARION, Illinois suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with extruding, injecting, forming, molding machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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