Whitewater Processing Co.
Other jump to lower level, unspecified — Amputations — HARRISON, Ohio
| Employer | Whitewater Processing Co. |
| Address | 10964 Campbell Road |
| City, State ZIP | HARRISON, Ohio 45030 |
| Report ID | 2022054489 |
| Event Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other jump to lower level, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.24552, -84.80220 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was jumping down from the back of a trailer. The trailer caught the employee's ring, causing the amputation of the ring finger.
Incident Summary
On May 23, 2022, a worker at Whitewater Processing Co. in HARRISON, Ohio suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other jump to lower level, unspecified, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 126 severe injury reports involving "Other jump to lower level, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Other jump to lower level, 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.
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