Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.A.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - LINCOLN, Nebraska
| Employer | Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.A. |
| Address | 6600 NW 27th Street |
| City, State ZIP | LINCOLN, Nebraska 68524 |
| Report ID | 2022076400 |
| Event Date | July 21, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336999 |
| Inspection # | 1610439 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.87882, -96.75885 |
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Incident Narrative
On July 21, 2022, an employee was compressing suspension springs in a hydraulic
spring press machine. He had compressed two springs that morning and while compressing the third spring, suffered a fingertip amputation when the retaining bolt that holds the spring in its compressed position failed and the spring expanded.
Incident Summary
On July 21, 2022, a worker at Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.A. in LINCOLN, Nebraska suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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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