Walter Lagestee Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. - Amputations - SOUTH HOLLAND, Illinois
| Employer | Walter Lagestee Inc. |
| Address | 16145 S. State St. |
| City, State ZIP | SOUTH HOLLAND, Illinois 60473 |
| Report ID | 2018032647 |
| Event Date | March 17, 2018 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424490 |
| Inspection # | 1306884 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.62000, -87.62000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was inspecting and photographing a running dough divider machine when the employee's left ring finger was caught and amputated in the moving parts.
Incident Summary
On March 17, 2018, a worker at Walter Lagestee Inc. in SOUTH HOLLAND, Illinois suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, 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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