BREY&KRAUSE MFR CO AND L.M. SMOYER BRASS PRODUCTS

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at BREY&KRAUSE MFR CO AND L.M. SMOYER BRASS PRODUCTS in BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania
Employer BREY&KRAUSE MFR CO AND L.M. SMOYER BRASS PRODUCTS
Address 1209 WEST LEHIGH STREET
City, State ZIP BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania 18018
Report ID 2021010661
Event Date January 25, 2021
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source of Injury Clamps, couplings
Industry (NAICS) 332998
Inspection # 1512212
GPS Coordinates 40.61553, -75.39967

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Incident Narrative

An employee was welding a tube to a flange when a clamp device closed on her right thumb. The thumb tip was medically amputated above the first knuckle.

Incident Summary

On January 25, 2021, a worker at BREY&KRAUSE MFR CO AND L.M. SMOYER BRASS PRODUCTS in BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with clamps, couplings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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