BOHN & DAWSON

Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - KIRKWOOD, Missouri

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at BOHN & DAWSON in KIRKWOOD, Missouri
Employer BOHN & DAWSON
Address 3500 Tree Court Industrial Boulevard
City, State ZIP KIRKWOOD, Missouri 63122
Report ID 2024032391
Event Date March 18, 2024
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
Body Part Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Event Type Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation
Source of Injury Stationary drills, milling machinery
Secondary Source Clamps, couplings
Industry (NAICS) 332999
Inspection # 1738484
GPS Coordinates 38.56162, -90.46012

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Incident Narrative

An employee was using a CNC milling machine to drill holes in metal bars. The employee was activating a clamping mechanism to hold a part in place when her left little finger was pinched between the clamping mechanism and the part, resulting in a distal amputation.

Incident Summary

On March 18, 2024, a worker at BOHN & DAWSON in KIRKWOOD, Missouri suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with stationary drills, milling machinery 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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