Forrester Enterprises, Inc

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - MUKWONAGO, Wisconsin

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Forrester Enterprises, Inc in MUKWONAGO, Wisconsin
Employer Forrester Enterprises, Inc
Address 130 W Boxhorn Drive
City, State ZIP MUKWONAGO, Wisconsin 53149
Report ID 2020010058
Event Date January 3, 2020
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source of Injury Racks-garment and other
Secondary Source Girders, beams, structural steel
Industry (NAICS) 561730
GPS Coordinates 42.86000, -88.33000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was adjusting racking when the employee's right index finger was crushed between an upright and a horizontal beam, resulting in a partial traumatic amputation of the right index finger through the phalanx.

Incident Summary

On January 3, 2020, a worker at Forrester Enterprises, Inc in MUKWONAGO, Wisconsin suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with racks-garment and other identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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