Berwick Glass & Mirror Inc
Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — COLUMBUS, Ohio
| Employer | Berwick Glass & Mirror Inc |
| Address | 4311 North High Street |
| City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, Ohio 43214 |
| Report ID | 2022043713 |
| Event Date | April 29, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238350 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.05013, -83.02031 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to install a glass door. The door was in the open position and would not close. When it was forced shut the stainless steel lamination peeled off its bottom rail. The employee was trying to remove the lamination when it cut his fingers. He suffered a partial amputation to the right little finger (down to the first knuckle), as well as a laceration to the right ring finger.
Incident Summary
On April 29, 2022, a worker at Berwick Glass & Mirror Inc in COLUMBUS, Ohio suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c., with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 121 severe injury reports involving "Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. injuries.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2015 | WILLIAM T. CONNELLY INC. | ANTIOCH, Illinois | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Aug 16, 2017 | GERSTNER ELECTRIC, INC. | SAINT LOUIS, Missouri | Amputations | Amp. |
| Feb 6, 2015 | Sunset Logistics | DENISON, Texas | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Mar 28, 2017 | PRESTRESSED CASTING COMPANY | SPRINGFIELD, Missouri | Avulsions, enucleations | Hosp. |
| Jun 26, 2018 | JBI Construction, Inc. | FOUNTAIN, Colorado | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Jan 5, 2018 | Lozier | OMAHA, Nebraska | Amputations | Amp. |
| Oct 13, 2022 | WM | SPRINGDALE, Arkansas | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Feb 6, 2017 | United Rentals | BROWNSVILLE, Texas | Avulsions, enucleations | Hosp. |
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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