Barrett Paving Materials - Norwood Asphalt Plant
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - NORWOOD, New York
| Employer | Barrett Paving Materials - Norwood Asphalt Plant |
| Address | 7971 State Highway 56 |
| City, State ZIP | NORWOOD, New York 13668 |
| Report ID | 2021108797 |
| Event Date | October 12, 2021 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Other construction, logging, and mining machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 324121 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.78000, -74.98000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a problem on the screen deck of a batch plant. To determine if the problem was mechanical or electrical, the employee locked out the system and tried to jog the belts by hand. When he tugged on the belt, the eccentric shaft counterweight swung down, driving the belt toward the sheave. The tips of his right ring and little fingers were pinched between the belt and the sheave, and the ring fingertip was amputated just above the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On October 12, 2021, a worker at Barrett Paving Materials - Norwood Asphalt Plant in NORWOOD, New York suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with other construction, logging, and mining machinery, unspecified 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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