Weather Shield Manufacturing, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - PARK FALLS, Wisconsin
| Employer | Weather Shield Manufacturing, Inc. |
| Address | 400 Legacy Lane |
| City, State ZIP | PARK FALLS, Wisconsin 54552 |
| Report ID | 20181010842 |
| Event Date | October 20, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Boring, drilling, planing, milling machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321911 |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.95001, -90.46614 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a door rail into a drilling and dowel inserting machine when the employee attempted to adjust the position of a rail so it would be tight against the fence. At the same time, the machine was activated via the foot control and the employee's fingertip was pinched between the rail and hold-down clamp when it closed. The employee suffered a partial fingertip amputation (finger pad; no bone loss).
Incident Summary
On October 20, 2018, a worker at Weather Shield Manufacturing, Inc. in PARK FALLS, Wisconsin suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with boring, drilling, planing, milling machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6,694 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation 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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