Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - TONAWANDA, New York
| Employer | Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC |
| Address | 10 Sheridan Drive |
| City, State ZIP | TONAWANDA, New York 14150 |
| Report ID | 20231010001 |
| Event Date | October 29, 2023 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326211 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.96627, -78.92227 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a tire building machine that had a bladder shaft jammed with a locking pin. The employee was turning the shaft with a wrench while his left index finger was inside the locking pin hole to determine the bladder shaft position. As the pressure on the bladder shaft was released, the locking pin fell back to home position, allowing the bladder shaft to retract. The employee's left index fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On October 29, 2023, a worker at Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC in TONAWANDA, New York suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with special process machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects 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.
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