Merryweather Foam, Inc.
Struck against object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — BARBERTON, Ohio
| Employer | Merryweather Foam, Inc. |
| Address | 11 Brown Street |
| City, State ZIP | BARBERTON, Ohio 44203 |
| Report ID | 2018088814 |
| Event Date | August 27, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against object or equipment, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326150 |
| Inspection # | 1343700 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.01944, -81.59950 |
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Incident Narrative
A temporary employee operating a cutter machine was changing out the foam sizes when his right hand entered the equipment and contacted the cutter blade, amputating his middle and ring fingers at the end of the nailbed. The equipment was locked out at the time.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2018, a worker at Merryweather Foam, Inc. in BARBERTON, Ohio suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against object or equipment, unspecified, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 113 severe injury reports involving "Struck against object or equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against object or equipment, unspecified 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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