Hillside Custom Machining Welding and Fabrication LLC
Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — MORGANTOWN, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Hillside Custom Machining Welding and Fabrication LLC |
| Address | 130 Morgan Way |
| City, State ZIP | MORGANTOWN, Pennsylvania 19543 |
| Report ID | 2024043366 |
| Event Date | April 17, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Thumb(s) |
| Event Type | Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning |
| Source of Injury | Engine, motor, and mechanical parts n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Packaging, wrapping, bundling machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333318 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.16000, -75.87000 |
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Incident Narrative
Two employees were installing a drive shaft into a pick-and-pack machine during the manufacturing process. The drive shaft weighed approximately 40 pounds and measured 3-4 feet long and 1.5-2 inches in diameter. The employees were having difficulty getting the shaft into the journal, so they backed the shaft out of the machine. The shaft slipped and caught the injured employee's right thumb against the machine, resulting in a partial amputation of the thumb under the cuticle.
Incident Summary
On April 17, 2024, a worker at Hillside Custom Machining Welding and Fabrication LLC in MORGANTOWN, Pennsylvania suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as caught or wedged between objects nonrunning, with engine, motor, and mechanical parts 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.
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