Neenah Enterprises Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Amputations - NEENAH, Wisconsin
| Employer | Neenah Enterprises Inc. |
| Address | 2151 Aylward Avenue |
| City, State ZIP | NEENAH, Wisconsin 54956 |
| Report ID | 2022010746 |
| Event Date | January 25, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning |
| Source of Injury | Conveyors-screw, auger |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331511 |
| Inspection # | 1576333 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.16000, -88.47000 |
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Incident Narrative
On January 25, 2022, two employees were filling core boxes using a sand auger. As a core box was filling, the employees noticed the leather chute, which extends from the auger opening approximately a foot, partially detached from the auger arm and was hanging by only one side. This caused the sand, catalyst, and hardener mixture to clog inside the leather chute and risked pulling off the chute completely. While the injured employee entered the auger area, the second employee went to get a pair of pliers to tighten the wing bolts used to secure the leather chute to the auger. The second employee returned with the pliers and was given the leather chute, which had been removed by the injured employee. The second employee was using the pliers to clean the cute and remove material that had hardened inside. The injured employee was attempting to push the auger arm out of the way when they slipped and their hand entered the chute opening. The
injured employee's left hand had made contact with the auger, which was still in operation, and resulted in a partial amputation to the index and little finger with a total amputation of the ring and middle fingers.
Incident Summary
On January 25, 2022, a worker at Neenah Enterprises Inc. in NEENAH, Wisconsin suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with conveyors-screw, auger 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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