Central Houseware Inc
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - SCHOFIELD, Wisconsin
| Employer | Central Houseware Inc |
| Address | 1503 Schofield Ave |
| City, State ZIP | SCHOFIELD, Wisconsin 54476 |
| Report ID | 20171212238 |
| Event Date | December 27, 2017 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Stone, marble, granite slabs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423910 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.91037, -89.60614 |
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Incident Narrative
Two employees were pulling slate pieces (weighing 150 to 225 pounds) from a shipping crate that was stacked on another crate. The employees removed the side of the crate to remove the slate pieces. As they were removing a piece, it shifted and pinched the injured employee's left middle finger, amputating half an inch of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On December 27, 2017, a worker at Central Houseware Inc in SCHOFIELD, Wisconsin suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with stone, marble, granite slabs 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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