Cobalt Boats, LLC

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - NEODESHA, Kansas

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Cobalt Boats, LLC in NEODESHA, Kansas
Employer Cobalt Boats, LLC
Address 1715 N 8th St
City, State ZIP NEODESHA, Kansas 66757
Report ID 2020021423
Event Date February 13, 2020
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source of Injury Presses, except printing, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 336612
Inspection # 1464306
GPS Coordinates 37.43637, -95.68605

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Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a machine press. The press activated and his right middle finger was caught under it. The fingertip was amputated.

Incident Summary

On February 13, 2020, a worker at Cobalt Boats, LLC in NEODESHA, Kansas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, unspecified 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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