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Rea Magnet Wire Company, Inc.

Entangled in other object or equipment — Amputations — GUILFORD, Connecticut

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Rea Magnet Wire Company, Inc. in GUILFORD, Connecticut
Employer Rea Magnet Wire Company, Inc.
Address 129 Soundview Road
City, State ZIP GUILFORD, Connecticut 06437
Report ID 20191010272
Event Date October 1, 2019
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Entangled in other object or equipment
Source of Injury Wire, cables-nonelectrical
Secondary Source Milling machines
Industry (NAICS) 331222
Inspection # 1451233
GPS Coordinates 41.28444, -72.66424

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Incident Narrative

An employee was placing the wire from a capstan onto the empty take-off spool of a mill machine when the employee's left index fingertip was caught in the wire and amputated.

Incident Summary

On October 1, 2019, a worker at Rea Magnet Wire Company, Inc. in GUILFORD, Connecticut suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as entangled in other object or equipment, with wire, cables-nonelectrical identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 183 severe injury reports involving "Entangled in other object or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Entangled in other object or equipment 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.

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.

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