Johnson Controls Inc

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified - Amputations - WICHITA, Kansas

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Johnson Controls Inc in WICHITA, Kansas
Employer Johnson Controls Inc
Address 5153 N Newton Cir
City, State ZIP WICHITA, Kansas 67219
Report ID 2020065962
Event Date June 25, 2020
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified
Source of Injury Dies, molds, patterns
Industry (NAICS) 333415
GPS Coordinates 37.77779, -97.32812

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Incident Narrative

Two employees were preparing to install a new die in a press. One employee was pulling the spring block off the top of the die to accommodate the shut height of the brake press. When the employee got the bolts out of the block, the die hung up on the guide pins; as the employee worked the block loose, the die freed and came down on the stop block. The other employee's right middle finger was between the stop block and the top of the die, and the fingertip was amputated.

Incident Summary

On June 25, 2020, a worker at Johnson Controls Inc in WICHITA, Kansas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with dies, molds, patterns 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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