Jim C. Hamer Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Amputations - DANVILLE, West Virginia
| Employer | Jim C. Hamer Company |
| Address | 11474 Spruce River Road |
| City, State ZIP | DANVILLE, West Virginia 25053 |
| Report ID | 2018076980 |
| Event Date | July 11, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning |
| Source of Injury | Chippers |
| Secondary Source | Wood pieces, trim pieces, wood scraps, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.04000, -81.83000 |
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Incident Narrative
At about 10:30 a.m. on July 11, 2018, an employee was clearing wood dust from a horizontal belt near the chipper. He was using a piece of wood to knock the dust from the belt; the belt splice caught the piece of wood and pulled his finger into a belt roller. The tip of his right thumb was amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 11, 2018, a worker at Jim C. Hamer Company in DANVILLE, West Virginia suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with chippers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 5,297 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning 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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