Portage Plastics Corporation
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Amputations — PORTAGE, Wisconsin
| Employer | Portage Plastics Corporation |
| Address | 3000 Boeck Road |
| City, State ZIP | PORTAGE, Wisconsin 53901 |
| Report ID | 2021064504 |
| Event Date | June 2, 2021 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 |
| Inspection # | 1536674 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.56204, -89.50391 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was fixing a grinder. The space was limited and he could not open the grinder electrical door all the way. After checking voltage and replacing a fuse, he stood up to shut the main disconnect off and the cabinet door shut slowly, pushing his hand inside and shocking him. He was then held to the grinder. He was shocked, resulting in the amputation of his left pinky and ring fingers, as well as a thumb injury that required a skin graft.
Incident Summary
On June 2, 2021, a worker at Portage Plastics Corporation in PORTAGE, Wisconsin suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 730 severe injury reports involving "Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified 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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