Brickham Stamping Company, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - OSHKOSH, Wisconsin
| Employer | Brickham Stamping Company, Inc. |
| Address | 2916 Algoma Blvd |
| City, State ZIP | OSHKOSH, Wisconsin 54901 |
| Report ID | 2018054231 |
| Event Date | May 1, 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 | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332119 |
| Inspection # | 1314710 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.05401, -88.57078 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a pneumatic shear and pushed a sheet of metal into place on the shear. He was holding the metal as the material hold-downs came down. His right pinky finger slid underneath the fixed guarding on the front of the shear. The shear was actuated via the foot control and his right pinky finger was pinched by the material hold-down, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On May 1, 2018, a worker at Brickham Stamping Company, Inc. in OSHKOSH, Wisconsin suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with shearing machines 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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