Will-Mor Manufacturing, Inc.
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. - Amputations - SEABROOK, New Hampshire
| Employer | Will-Mor Manufacturing, Inc. |
| Address | 153 Batchelder Rd. |
| City, State ZIP | SEABROOK, New Hampshire 03874 |
| Report ID | 2021065323 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2021 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 |
| Inspection # | 1540442 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.88892, -70.88604 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was setting up a CNC machine for machining metal, using an overhead crane to lower a template (angle iron) onto the machine table. As the employee was lowering the template, he noticed metal shavings on the table. He rested the edge of the template on the table while he cleaned it. When he started to lower the template again, his left hand was on the top of the template to guide it. The template slipped and swung forward catching his left hand between the edge of the machine and the template, crushing his pinky finger and partially amputating his ring finger.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2021, a worker at Will-Mor Manufacturing, Inc. in SEABROOK, New Hampshire suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container 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.
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