Sofidel America Corp.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Amputations - CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio
| Employer | Sofidel America Corp. |
| Address | 25910 US 23 |
| City, State ZIP | CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio 43113 |
| Report ID | 2022010404 |
| Event Date | January 14, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part |
| Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Winders, unwinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.58991, -82.95423 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a spent reel that had slipped off one of the eject rails from an unwinder. He went to push the core and dislodge it from the ejection rail. The employee began to raise his hands to warn other employees to stand clear and not enter the area. His right ring finger slipped into a hole in the chuck. The chuck closed and fell off the rails, crushing the employee's right ring finger between the chuck and spacer, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On January 14, 2022, a worker at Sofidel America Corp. in CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with machine and appliance parts, 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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