WE Energies
Injured by object held or wielded by person — Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss — MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
| Employer | WE Energies |
| Address | 5370 N Lovers Lane Rd |
| City, State ZIP | MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin 53225 |
| Report ID | 2024064893 |
| Event Date | June 4, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by object held or wielded by person |
| Source of Injury | Knives |
| Secondary Source | Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221121 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.11556, -88.05558 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was at the back of a line truck preparing a copper wire for future installation. He was using a hook knife with a 4-inch blade to skin the protective coating on the wire when the hook knife dug into the wire and then cut into the cut resistant glove on his left hand. The employee sustained a soft tissue amputation to his index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On June 4, 2024, a worker at WE Energies in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin suffered avulsions, enucleations without bone loss to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as injured by object held or wielded by person, with knives identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 215 severe injury reports involving "Injured by object held or wielded by person" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by object held or wielded by person 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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