American Augers Inc.*

Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Amputations - WEST SALEM, Ohio

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at American Augers Inc.* in WEST SALEM, Ohio
Employer American Augers Inc.*
Address 135 State Route 42
City, State ZIP WEST SALEM, Ohio 44287
Report ID 2022064706
Event Date June 1, 2022
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
Source of Injury Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells
Secondary Source Metal materials-nonstructural, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 333120
GPS Coordinates 40.94000, -82.15000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was working at a plasma burn table, lifting a piece of metal with a magnet. The magnet disengaged and the load fell onto the employee's right hand, crushing the index and middle fingers. The index finger and the tip of the middle finger were amputated.

Incident Summary

On June 1, 2022, a worker at American Augers Inc.* in WEST SALEM, Ohio suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells 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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