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Ulbrich Shape Wire

Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — NORTH HAVEN, Connecticut

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Ulbrich Shape Wire in NORTH HAVEN, Connecticut
Employer Ulbrich Shape Wire
Address 55 Defco Park Rd
City, State ZIP NORTH HAVEN, Connecticut 06473
Report ID 2018087922
Event Date August 3, 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 Rolling mills, rolling, calendering machinery
Industry (NAICS) 331222
GPS Coordinates 41.41804, -72.84674

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Incident Narrative

An employee was setting up a rolling mill. Once he properly sized the wire, he went to cut the nonconforming wire off. At this point, the machine was stopped and he released the tension. He held the loose material in his left hand and went to reach for his snips. As he was holding the material, tension was engaged, he felt a pinch of his left ring finger and instinctively pulled his hand away. As he did so he sustained a partial amputation to his left ring finger.

Incident Summary

On August 3, 2018, a worker at Ulbrich Shape Wire in NORTH HAVEN, Connecticut suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with rolling mills, rolling, calendering machinery 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.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

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