APPLIED INDUSTRIAL MACHINING, LLC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma
| Employer | APPLIED INDUSTRIAL MACHINING, LLC. |
| Address | 1930 SE 29TH STREET |
| City, State ZIP | OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma 73129 |
| Report ID | 2019010510 |
| Event Date | January 15, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.43522, -97.47825 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was aligning a casting body that was not centered. The employee was using shims and the tailstock to align the casting body. While holding some pieces of shim material on the center, the employee activated the foot pedal to move the tailstock forward to hold the casting body. The foot pedal malfunctioned and did not move the tailstock forward. When the employee looked at the foot pedal, the tailstock engaged, moved forward, and the employee's fingers were caught between the casting body and the tailstock. The right index and middle fingers were amputated halfway through the fingernails.
Incident Summary
On January 15, 2019, a worker at APPLIED INDUSTRIAL MACHINING, LLC. in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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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