Webco Industries, Inc. - Star Center 2 Division

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - SAND SPRINGS, Oklahoma

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Webco Industries, Inc. - Star Center 2 Division in SAND SPRINGS, Oklahoma
Employer Webco Industries, Inc. - Star Center 2 Division
Address 13701 W. Oklahoma 51 Hwy.
City, State ZIP SAND SPRINGS, Oklahoma 74063
Report ID 2018032357
Event Date March 9, 2018
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source of Injury Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 331210
GPS Coordinates 36.13000, -96.14000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was running a pointer machine when he attempted to manually move a steel tube from the index table into the bunk. His left pinky finger was then smashed between the index table and the tube, requiring a surgical amputation of the fingertip.

Incident Summary

On March 9, 2018, a worker at Webco Industries, Inc. - Star Center 2 Division in SAND SPRINGS, Oklahoma suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified 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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