Hardwood Design, Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - EXETER, Rhode Island

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Hardwood Design, Inc. in EXETER, Rhode Island
Employer Hardwood Design, Inc.
Address Suite E, 24 Dorset Mill Rd
City, State ZIP EXETER, Rhode Island 02822
Report ID 2020043393
Event Date April 14, 2020
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source of Injury Boring, drilling, planing, milling machinery, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves
Industry (NAICS) 321918
GPS Coordinates 41.57000, -71.53000

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Incident Narrative

After planing the edge of a piece of wood with a jointer, an employee was inspecting the wood when the jointer's cutting head caught his left glove at the little finger. The finger was amputated at the first joint, below the fingernail.

Incident Summary

On April 14, 2020, a worker at Hardwood Design, Inc. in EXETER, Rhode Island suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with boring, drilling, planing, milling machinery, 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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