Speyside Bourbon Stave Mill in Ohio at Waverly, Inc.

Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — WAVERLY, Ohio

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Speyside Bourbon Stave Mill in Ohio at Waverly, Inc. in WAVERLY, Ohio
Employer Speyside Bourbon Stave Mill in Ohio at Waverly, Inc.
Address 306 W. North St.
City, State ZIP WAVERLY, Ohio 45690
Report ID 2020098611
Event Date September 10, 2020
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Saw blades-unattached
Secondary Source Handtools-power not determined, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 321113
GPS Coordinates 39.12720, -82.98983

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Incident Narrative

An employee was trying to change a tooth on a saw blade. A pin on the tool the employee was using broke, and the employee's right middle finger came into contact with another tooth. The employee suffered an amputation affecting the side of the finger and the nail, with bone loss.

Incident Summary

On September 10, 2020, a worker at Speyside Bourbon Stave Mill in Ohio at Waverly, Inc. in WAVERLY, Ohio suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with saw blades-unattached 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.

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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