U.S. Department of Defense/Defense Logistics Agency
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — TINKER AFB, Oklahoma
| Employer | U.S. Department of Defense/Defense Logistics Agency |
| Address | 3301 F Avenue, Building 506 |
| City, State ZIP | TINKER AFB, Oklahoma 73145 |
| Report ID | 2022108844 |
| Event Date | October 7, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Conveyors-powered, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561410 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.43000, -97.39000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was performing maintenance on a conveyor system that was not operational. There was another operational conveyor system nearby; the employee removed the safety covering from the operational pusher to help determine why the other pusher was not operating. The test switch was pressed and the pusher went over the employee's right thumb, resulting in a partial amputation. The thumb was later fully amputated.
Incident Summary
On October 7, 2022, a worker at U.S. Department of Defense/Defense Logistics Agency in TINKER AFB, Oklahoma suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with conveyors-powered, 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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