Assateague Island National Seashore
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment - Amputations - WALLOPS ISLAND, Virginia
| Employer | Assateague Island National Seashore |
| Address | 34326 Chincoteaque Road, ASIS Maintenance Complound in Virginia |
| City, State ZIP | WALLOPS ISLAND, Virginia 23337 |
| Report ID | 20201110763 |
| Event Date | November 13, 2020 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Table saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 712190 |
| Inspection # | 1503865 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.91000, -75.47000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing a piece of sheeting on a table saw. The sheeting began to lift; while the employee was pushing it down, the blade amputated the tips of his left ring and middle fingers.
Incident Summary
On November 13, 2020, a worker at Assateague Island National Seashore in WALLOPS ISLAND, Virginia suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with table saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,235 severe injury reports involving "Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment injuries.
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| Aug 4, 2022 | City Facilities Management (FL), LLC | CLEARWATER, Florida | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
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| Jun 19, 2022 | Kronospan LLC | EASTABOGA, Alabama | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Aug 3, 2015 | Wood Products, Inc. | GRAND FORKS, North Dakota | Traumatic injuries to nerves, except the spinal cord, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Dec 15, 2020 | Nemschoff, Inc. | SHEBOYGAN, Wisconsin | Amputations | Amp. |
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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