Fieldbrook Foods Corporation

Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — DUNKIRK, New York

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Fieldbrook Foods Corporation in DUNKIRK, New York
Employer Fieldbrook Foods Corporation
Address 1 ICE CREAM DRIVE
City, State ZIP DUNKIRK, New York 14048
Report ID 2019099209
Event Date September 5, 2019
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Packaging, wrapping, bundling machinery
Industry (NAICS) 424430
GPS Coordinates 42.47416, -79.32447

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Incident Narrative

An employee was standing at the end of a wrapper line monitoring operating conditions. The employee's left index finger came in contact with a wrapper cutting knife, resulting in amputation of the left index finger.

Incident Summary

On September 5, 2019, a worker at Fieldbrook Foods Corporation in DUNKIRK, New York suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with packaging, wrapping, bundling machinery 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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