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Freeway Corporation

Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — CLEVELAND, Ohio

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Freeway Corporation in CLEVELAND, Ohio
Employer Freeway Corporation
Address 9301 Allen Dr.
City, State ZIP CLEVELAND, Ohio 44125
Report ID 2022054304
Event Date May 17, 2022
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified
Source of Injury Presses, except printing, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 332722
GPS Coordinates 41.52397, -81.55181

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Incident Narrative

On May 17, 2022, an employee was loading a steel coil onto the coil reel on a stamping press. Because the coil's inside diameter was slightly larger than ordered and the reel expanders would not open wide enough to hold the coil, steel blocks were being used to take up the space. The employee was holding the blocks in place while another employee operated the controls to widen the expanders. As the expanders widened, a block slipped off the expander and pinched the employee's thumb and index finger, causing partial amputations to both.

Incident Summary

On May 17, 2022, a worker at Freeway Corporation in CLEVELAND, Ohio suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 1,279 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified injuries.

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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.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

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