EnerSys Energy Products
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Amputations - WARRENSBURG, Missouri
| Employer | EnerSys Energy Products |
| Address | 617 N RIDGEVIEW DR |
| City, State ZIP | WARRENSBURG, Missouri 64093 |
| Report ID | 2019054701 |
| Event Date | May 8, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle |
| Source of Injury | Reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones |
| Secondary Source | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335911 |
| Inspection # | 1380083 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.77012, -93.71046 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was feeding a reel onto the pasting machine. The tension tightened on the reel and it snapped. The employee was hit by the recoiling reel and his left index fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On May 8, 2019, a worker at EnerSys Energy Products in WARRENSBURG, Missouri suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones 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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