SUHNER MANUFACTURING, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified - Amputations - ROME, Georgia
| Employer | SUHNER MANUFACTURING, INC. |
| Address | 43 Anderson Rd. SW. |
| City, State ZIP | ROME, Georgia 30161 |
| Report ID | 20181010799 |
| Event Date | October 19, 2018 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333515 |
| Inspection # | 1356613 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.20000, -85.18000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting a cut and square machine which has two functions. First it compresses the ends of a flexible wire into a square and then cuts it into 36-inch segments. It uses two grinding wheels driven by a set of gears to cut the segments. The employee was checking the grinding wheels when the wheels activated and pinched his left hand in the gears. The employee's left middle finger was amputated. The machine was guarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On October 19, 2018, a worker at SUHNER MANUFACTURING, INC. in ROME, Georgia suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. 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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