Wieland Rolled Products North America, LLC

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - EAST ALTON, Illinois

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Wieland Rolled Products North America, LLC in EAST ALTON, Illinois
Employer Wieland Rolled Products North America, LLC
Address 305 Lewis and Clark Blvd
City, State ZIP EAST ALTON, Illinois 62024
Report ID 2020032692
Event Date March 23, 2020
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source of Injury Presses, except printing, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Calipers, micrometers
Industry (NAICS) 331420
GPS Coordinates 38.87763, -90.11491

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Incident Narrative

An employee was measuring the thickness of a brass strip as it was being fed into a press. A micrometer the employee was using was pulled into a 4-inch gap at the press opening, taking the employee's right hand with it. The employee's little finger was partially amputated.

Incident Summary

On March 23, 2020, a worker at Wieland Rolled Products North America, LLC in EAST ALTON, Illinois suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. 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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