Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Amputations - MIDDLEFIELD, Connecticut
| Employer | Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. |
| Address | 70 Lyman Road, Lyman Orchards's Golf Club |
| City, State ZIP | MIDDLEFIELD, Connecticut 06455 |
| Report ID | 2019088909 |
| Event Date | August 27, 2019 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning |
| Source of Injury | Golf cart, personnel transport cart |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336999 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.49257, -72.71074 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
An employee was replacing a starter generator bracket on a gas-powered golf cart. This required removal of the starter. He removed the seat to gain access to engine compartment and knelt on the floorboard of the car to get into position to perform the task. He loosened the starter generator adjustment bolt so that the starter generator belt could be removed. After loosening the adjustment bolt, he began to pull the belt off the front pully on the starter generator. At the same time, his knee pressed the accelerator pedal on the car. This caused the starter generator to be energized and it began to turn catching his left middle finger between the pully and the belt resulting in a partial amputation.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2019, a worker at Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. in MIDDLEFIELD, Connecticut suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with golf cart, personnel transport cart identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2019 | Quad/Graphics, Inc. | WEST ALLIS, Wisconsin | Amputations | Amp. |
| Mar 28, 2018 | CREATIVE PACKAGING, LLC. | ZANESVILLE, Ohio | Amputations | Amp. |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Ruiz Foods | DENISON, Texas | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Feb 26, 2020 | Altium Packaging LP | ATLANTA, Georgia | Amputations | Amp. |
| Oct 17, 2017 | Pilgrims Pride | GAINESVILLE, Georgia | Fractures and dislocations | Hosp. |
| Sep 16, 2017 | Lassiter Lumber, L.L.C. | MILLRY, Alabama | Avulsions, enucleations | Hosp. |
| Jul 22, 2016 | Alpla, Inc. | SAINT PETERS, Missouri | Amputations | Amp. |
| Feb 16, 2015 | Staples Print Solutions | HUTCHINS, Texas | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
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.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.