Legend Smelting and Recycling LLC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Amputations - HEBRON, Ohio
| Employer | Legend Smelting and Recycling LLC. |
| Address | 717 O'Neil Drive |
| City, State ZIP | HEBRON, Ohio 43025 |
| Report ID | 2023010782 |
| Event Date | January 25, 2023 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning |
| Source of Injury | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 |
| Inspection # | 1646573 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.97000, -82.47000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was recycling honeycomb from a catalytic converter. A small piece of metal was caught in the opening where the blade enters the base of the guillotine shear. The employee was dislodging the piece of metal using a hammer and the force of the shear itself. His right index finger was under the handle of the hammer when the press contacted the hammer and crushed it. The fingertip was medically amputated.
Incident Summary
On January 25, 2023, a worker at Legend Smelting and Recycling LLC. in HEBRON, Ohio suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 5,297 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning 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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