Adena Regional Medical Center

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment - Amputations - CHILLICOTHE, Ohio

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Adena Regional Medical Center in CHILLICOTHE, Ohio
Employer Adena Regional Medical Center
Address 272 Hospital Road
City, State ZIP CHILLICOTHE, Ohio 45601
Report ID 2023043084
Event Date April 7, 2023
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source of Injury Heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 622110
Inspection # 1663467
GPS Coordinates 39.39633, -82.96868

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Incident Narrative

An employee was working on a belt in an air handling unit and disconnected the power source. As the fan belt was coming to a complete stop, the employee's left fourth fingertip was amputated. The employee also sustained a displaced fracture of the left second finger and a laceration to the third finger at the distal-most joint.

Incident Summary

On April 7, 2023, a worker at Adena Regional Medical Center in CHILLICOTHE, Ohio suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 2,235 severe injury reports involving "Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment 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.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

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