GLIDEWELL SPECIALTIES FOUNDRY CO., INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — CALERA, Alabama
| Employer | GLIDEWELL SPECIALTIES FOUNDRY CO., INC. |
| Address | 600 FOUNDRY ROAD |
| City, State ZIP | CALERA, Alabama 35040 |
| Report ID | 2019033195 |
| Event Date | March 27, 2019 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Valves, nozzles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331511 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.09539, -86.74090 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was holding a butterfly valve to adjust it prior to installation. The injured employee asked a second employee to apply compressed air to the valve. When the compressed air was applied, the valve actuated to the closed position, pinching the injured employee's left thumb tip between the disk and the valve body. The employee suffered a laceration/amputation to the left thumb above the knuckle.
Incident Summary
On March 27, 2019, a worker at GLIDEWELL SPECIALTIES FOUNDRY CO., INC. in CALERA, Alabama 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 valves, nozzles 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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