Ultra Clean Technology, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment - Amputations - AUSTIN, Texas
| Employer | Ultra Clean Technology, Inc. |
| Address | 500 Center Ridge Drive, Suites 100-500 |
| City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, Texas 78753 |
| Report ID | 2020021537 |
| Event Date | February 16, 2020 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Boring, drilling, planing, milling machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.41777, -97.67116 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was using a tube squaring machine to cut tubes. The employee had turned off the machine in order to tighten the clamping shell. The machine had not come to a full stop as the employee moved his right hand into position to turn the tensioning screw. While turning the tensioning screw, the employee s right hand slipped and his right ring finger contacted the square tube blade resulting in a fingertip amputation without bone loss.
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2020, a worker at Ultra Clean Technology, Inc. in AUSTIN, Texas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with boring, drilling, planing, milling machinery, n.e.c. 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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