Defense Commissary Agency Ellsworth Air Force Base
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment - Amputations - ELLSWORTH AFB, South Dakota
| Employer | Defense Commissary Agency Ellsworth Air Force Base |
| Address | 2649 LeMay Boulevard |
| City, State ZIP | ELLSWORTH AFB, South Dakota 57706 |
| Report ID | 2023010333 |
| Event Date | January 11, 2023 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 |
| Inspection # | 1644330 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.14000, -103.07000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting meat using a bone saw. The employee went to shut off the saw when his hand slipped and his left middle and ring fingers were lacerated and amputated.
Incident Summary
On January 11, 2023, a worker at Defense Commissary Agency Ellsworth Air Force Base in ELLSWORTH AFB, South Dakota suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with butchering machinery 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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