Alpha Packaging Corporation Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations, n.e.c. - MOHRSVILLE, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Alpha Packaging Corporation Inc. |
| Address | 589 Centerport Road |
| City, State ZIP | MOHRSVILLE, Pennsylvania 19541 |
| Report ID | 2022021030 |
| Event Date | February 2, 2022 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations, n.e.c. |
| Body Part | Hand(s) and finger(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Presses-printing |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322212 |
| Inspection # | 1577044 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.47000, -76.00000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was running cardboard boxes through a printing press. While wiping off excess ink, his left hand got caught and pulled into rotating rollers resulting in amputation of his left middle finger and partial amputations of his left ring, index, and little fingers. His left hand was also degloved. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 2, 2022, a worker at Alpha Packaging Corporation Inc. in MOHRSVILLE, Pennsylvania suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations, n.e.c. to the hand(s) and finger(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses-printing 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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