MONADNOCK PAPER MILLS, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - BENNINGTON, New Hampshire
| Employer | MONADNOCK PAPER MILLS, INC. |
| Address | 117 ANTRIM ROAD |
| City, State ZIP | BENNINGTON, New Hampshire 03442 |
| Report ID | 2018065828 |
| Event Date | June 13, 2018 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Paper production machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.00642, -71.92844 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a paper trimmer machine. While removing a piece of trim after a cut, the tip of his right third finger was caught in an opening in the paper clamp as the control was released. His hand followed the clamp up and the fingertip contacted the retracted blade. The employee suffered a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On June 13, 2018, a worker at MONADNOCK PAPER MILLS, INC. in BENNINGTON, New Hampshire suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with paper production machinery, unspecified 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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