Northern States Power Company
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — LADYSMITH, Wisconsin
| Employer | Northern States Power Company |
| Address | Ladysmith Hydro, 5545 East Worden Avenue |
| City, State ZIP | LADYSMITH, Wisconsin 54848 |
| Report ID | 2019055358 |
| Event Date | May 29, 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 | Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation |
| Secondary Source | Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221111 |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.46000, -91.10000 |
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Incident Narrative
On May 29, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., an electrical maintenance technician was using a wrench to tighten a bolt on a roof exhaust fan assembly. As the employee was tightening the bolt, it broke causing their right hand to strike against the fan assembly resulting in amputation of the ring and index fingertips. The fan's energy source was isolated and locked out at the time.
Incident Summary
On May 29, 2019, a worker at Northern States Power Company in LADYSMITH, Wisconsin suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 341 severe injury reports involving "Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. 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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