COVIDIEN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Amputations - NORTH HAVEN, Connecticut
| Employer | COVIDIEN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
| Address | 60 Middletown Avenue |
| City, State ZIP | NORTH HAVEN, Connecticut 06473 |
| Report ID | 2019055322 |
| Event Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning |
| Source of Injury | Product testing, inspecting, and diagnostic machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339112 |
| Inspection # | 1404587 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.35114, -72.85294 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a testing machine and cleaning the laser. The machine has a rotating table above a hole where the laser shines through. The employee's left middle finger was caught between the edge of the hole opening and the rotating table when the machine was activated resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On May 28, 2019, a worker at COVIDIEN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP in NORTH HAVEN, Connecticut suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with product testing, inspecting, and diagnostic machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 5,297 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning 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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