Pure's Food Specialties, LLC

Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — BROADVIEW, Illinois

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Pure's Food Specialties, LLC in BROADVIEW, Illinois
Employer Pure's Food Specialties, LLC
Address 2929 S. 25th Ave.
City, State ZIP BROADVIEW, Illinois 60155
Report ID 2019032625
Event Date March 12, 2019
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 333294
Inspection # 1387309
GPS Coordinates 41.85052, -87.86214

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Incident Narrative

An employee was helping an equipment operator remove the cover and dye roll on a rotary machine. The employee's hand slipped on a fixed roller and came into contact with a knife edge. Two fingertips on the employee's left hand were amputated.

Incident Summary

On March 12, 2019, a worker at Pure's Food Specialties, LLC in BROADVIEW, Illinois suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with 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.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

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