Western Bronze, Co.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Amputations - WEST SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts
| Employer | Western Bronze, Co. |
| Address | 54 Western Ave. |
| City, State ZIP | WEST SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts 01089 |
| Report ID | 2019010596 |
| Event Date | January 17, 2019 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle |
| Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331523 |
| Inspection # | 1373570 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.10218, -72.62195 |
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Incident Narrative
On January 17, 2019, an employee was setting up a cut-off grinding machine to smooth two castings. When the cutting/grinding was initiated, the abrasive wheel disintegrated and shot out at the employee. The employee sustained a thumb amputation and other injuries to the hand and chest.
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2019, a worker at Western Bronze, Co. in WEST SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with machine and appliance parts, 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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