McGinnis Wood Products, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Amputations - CUBA, Missouri
| Employer | McGinnis Wood Products, Inc. |
| Address | 8052 Old 66 Highway |
| City, State ZIP | CUBA, Missouri 65453 |
| Report ID | 2018066303 |
| Event Date | June 25, 2018 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle |
| Source of Injury | Wood chips, sawdust |
| Secondary Source | Chippers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321920 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.06000, -91.38000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was monitoring a wood chipper when a piece of wood was dislodged from the chipper and struck his index finger. The fingertip was surgically amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 25, 2018, a worker at McGinnis Wood Products, Inc. in CUBA, Missouri suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with wood chips, sawdust 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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