Strong Industries, Inc.
Other contact with non-running objects or equipment n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — NORTHUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Strong Industries, Inc. |
| Address | 3204 Point Township Drive |
| City, State ZIP | NORTHUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania 17857 |
| Report ID | 2024032322 |
| Event Date | March 14, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Other contact with non-running objects or equipment n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Stationary saws table |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326191 |
| Inspection # | 1735844 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.93000, -76.68000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning saw dust off of a straight line rip saw after turning it off when his fingers contacted the blade that was still spinning, resulting in the amputations of the left middle and index fingertips to the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On March 14, 2024, a worker at Strong Industries, Inc. in NORTHUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania suffered amputations involving bone loss to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as other contact with non-running objects or equipment n.e.c., with stationary saws table identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4 severe injury reports involving "Other contact with non-running objects or equipment n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Other contact with non-running objects or equipment n.e.c. 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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