Vaughn and Bushnell Manufacturing
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — BUSHNELL, Illinois
| Employer | Vaughn and Bushnell Manufacturing |
| Address | 201 W Main St |
| City, State ZIP | BUSHNELL, Illinois 61422 |
| Report ID | 2018055305 |
| Event Date | May 31, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332420 |
| Inspection # | 1320868 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.54993, -90.51179 |
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Incident Narrative
On May 31, 2018, an employee was training another employee on the trim press. The employee was pointing at the part to say what portion of it needed to be trimmed off when the machine was activated while the employee's left hand was in the press, resulting in a partial amputation of the middle finger.
Incident Summary
On May 31, 2018, a worker at Vaughn and Bushnell Manufacturing in BUSHNELL, Illinois suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 718 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. 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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