Masaba, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — VERMILLION, South Dakota
| Employer | Masaba, Inc. |
| Address | 1617 317th Street |
| City, State ZIP | VERMILLION, South Dakota 57069 |
| Report ID | 2019044005 |
| Event Date | April 18, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Metal plates, metal panels |
| Secondary Source | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333131 |
| Inspection # | 1395288 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.79000, -96.90000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a steel plate onto the plasma cutting table when the steel plate hit the plasma table gantry shutoff cable and pivoted down. The employee's right middle fingertip was caught and amputated between the steel plate and the grating of the plasma cutting table.
Incident Summary
On April 18, 2019, a worker at Masaba, Inc. in VERMILLION, South Dakota suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with metal plates, metal panels identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment 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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