H.G. Weber and Company, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Amputations - KIEL, Wisconsin
| Employer | H.G. Weber and Company, Inc. |
| Address | 725 Fremont St. |
| City, State ZIP | KIEL, Wisconsin 53042 |
| Report ID | 2021065276 |
| Event Date | June 29, 2021 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning |
| Source of Injury | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333993 |
| Inspection # | 1540186 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.91251, -88.04132 |
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Incident Narrative
On June 28, 2021, at approximately 1:00 PM, an employee was adjusting the timing and speed of the bundler and transport modules on a paper bag manufacturing machine. A stack of 25 paper bags became misaligned as it went onto the transport module. The employee was adjusting the stack when his right thumb was caught in the point of operation between the bundler and transport modules resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On June 29, 2021, a worker at H.G. Weber and Company, Inc. in KIEL, Wisconsin suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with special process machinery, n.e.c. 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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