Portage Plastics Corporation

Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Amputations — PORTAGE, Wisconsin

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Portage Plastics Corporation in 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

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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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