Honeywell Safety Products USA, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island
| Employer | Honeywell Safety Products USA, Inc. |
| Address | 10 Thurber Boulevard |
| City, State ZIP | SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island 02917 |
| Report ID | 2020065979 |
| Event Date | June 26, 2020 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Welding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 |
| Inspection # | 1481014 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.91207, -71.51693 |
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Incident Narrative
At about 4:00 a.m. on June 26, 2020, an employee was setting up a newly installed ultrasonic welder. While he was adjusting the head of the equipment on the mount relative to the welding plate, a gap was created between the head of the equipment and the welding fixture. When the computer recognized that the machine was too far out of adjustment, the welding fixture recoiled back up, closing the gap on the employee's left index finger. The finger was partially amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 26, 2020, a worker at Honeywell Safety Products USA, Inc. in SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with welding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 718 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. 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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