Tyoga Container Company Inc

Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — TIOGA, Pennsylvania

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Tyoga Container Company Inc in TIOGA, Pennsylvania
Employer Tyoga Container Company Inc
Address 9 FISH STREET
City, State ZIP TIOGA, Pennsylvania 16946
Report ID 2023032653
Event Date March 24, 2023
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Special process machinery, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 322211
Inspection # 1660157
GPS Coordinates 41.91207, -77.13355

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Incident Narrative

An employee was toggling an air compressor when a nearby folder/gluer machine moved, causing a gear to strike the employee's finger. The employee sustained a partial amputation to the left middle finger.

Incident Summary

On March 24, 2023, a worker at Tyoga Container Company Inc in TIOGA, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with special process machinery, n.e.c. 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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