MTD Consumer Group Inc.
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area - Amputations - WILLARD, Ohio
| Employer | MTD Consumer Group Inc. |
| Address | 979 South Conwell Avenue |
| City, State ZIP | WILLARD, Ohio 44890 |
| Report ID | 2022010570 |
| Event Date | January 19, 2022 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area |
| Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333112 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.04000, -82.71000 |
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Incident Narrative
On January 19, 2022, a press operator (employee 1) and a lift truck driver (employee 2) were performing die changeover duties. Employee 1 was attempting to remove a piece of scrap metal when his glove was caught in the quick change die plate. He lowered his left hand and employee 2 took it as a signal to move forward with the die on the lift truck. When the lift truck moved forward, employee 1's right index finger became caught in a pinch point between the die and the die stop, resulting in an amputation.
Incident Summary
On January 19, 2022, a worker at MTD Consumer Group Inc. in WILLARD, Ohio suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered 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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