KTH Parts Industries, Inc.
Nonclassifiable - Amputations - SAINT PARIS, Ohio
| Employer | KTH Parts Industries, Inc. |
| Address | 1111 State Route 235 |
| City, State ZIP | SAINT PARIS, Ohio 43072 |
| Report ID | 2023021601 |
| Event Date | February 20, 2023 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Nonclassifiable |
| Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423120 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.14000, -83.98000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing a jam on the tongue of a buggy and placed their finger into the hole for the hitch pin on a basket. A forklift driver was picking up the tongue when the forks shifted, causing the employee to receive a partial amputation of the right middle finger.
Incident Summary
On February 20, 2023, a worker at KTH Parts Industries, Inc. in SAINT PARIS, Ohio suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as nonclassifiable, with nonclassifiable 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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