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Huffcutt Concrete LLC

Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wisconsin

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Huffcutt Concrete LLC in CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wisconsin
Employer Huffcutt Concrete LLC
Address 4088 123rd Street
City, State ZIP CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wisconsin 54729
Report ID 2020088192
Event Date August 28, 2020
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container
Industry (NAICS) 327390
GPS Coordinates 44.90000, -91.42000

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Incident Narrative

On August 28, 2020, an employee was affixing the D-ring of a pallet lifting device to the sling hook of an overhead crane when the crane's hook was raised. The employee's left thumb was caught between the crane hook and the D-ring, and the thumb tip was amputated.

Incident Summary

On August 28, 2020, a worker at Huffcutt Concrete LLC in CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wisconsin suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container 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.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

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