Timewell Drainage Products
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — JEFFERSON, Wisconsin
| Employer | Timewell Drainage Products |
| Address | 201 West Plymouth Street |
| City, State ZIP | JEFFERSON, Wisconsin 53549 |
| Report ID | 20191111822 |
| Event Date | November 13, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Extruding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 |
| Inspection # | 1445634 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.99466, -88.81200 |
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Incident Narrative
While running a plastic extrusion line, an employee saw a piece of plastic that was stuck, shut off the machine, and attempted to remove the plastic. The employee was contacted by moving parts, resulting in a thumb amputation.
Incident Summary
On November 13, 2019, a worker at Timewell Drainage Products in JEFFERSON, Wisconsin suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with extruding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,235 severe injury reports involving "Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against moving part of machinery 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.
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