Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — BEAVER DAM, Wisconsin
| Employer | Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. |
| Address | 2020 N Spring Street |
| City, State ZIP | BEAVER DAM, Wisconsin 53916 |
| Report ID | 2021086479 |
| Event Date | August 3, 2021 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Conveyors-belt |
| Secondary Source | Overhead hoists, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.48000, -88.81000 |
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Incident Narrative
At about 7:00 p.m. on August 3, 2021, an employee was removing laser-cut parts from a sheet of steel that was positioned on a conveyor belt. A magnetic hoist was being used to lift a part from the sheet when the magnet momentarily lifted the metal conveyor belt from the frame of the conveyor. The employee's hand was resting on the conveyor frame, and when the conveyor belt separated from the magnet it fell onto the employee's hand, partially amputating a finger.
Incident Summary
On August 3, 2021, a worker at Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. in BEAVER DAM, Wisconsin suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment 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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