Kawneer Company, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. - Amputations - BLOOMSBURG, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Kawneer Company, Inc. |
| Address | 500 E 12th St |
| City, State ZIP | BLOOMSBURG, Pennsylvania 17815 |
| Report ID | 2019099438 |
| Event Date | September 10, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Metalworking lathes |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331315 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.99894, -76.43898 |
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Incident Narrative
A temporary employee was teaching an employee how to clean rollers in the pouring and debridge area of the facility. When they were done cleaning the roller, the employee placed it back into the lathe and used a chuck key to tighten it into place. The temporary employee instructed the other employee to turn on the lathe. As the lathe was being turned on, the temporary employee saw the key was still in the chuck and went to remove it. The employee's finger got caught between the key and the guard resulting in amputation of the left index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On September 10, 2019, a worker at Kawneer Company, Inc. in BLOOMSBURG, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with metalworking lathes 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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