Select Custom Solutions, LLC
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - LA CROSSE, Wisconsin
| Employer | Select Custom Solutions, LLC |
| Address | 2340 Enterprise Avenue |
| City, State ZIP | LA CROSSE, Wisconsin 54603 |
| Report ID | 2024075924 |
| Event Date | July 2, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing |
| Source of Injury | Mixers, blenders, whippers food and beverage |
| Secondary Source | Valves, nozzles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311514 |
| Inspection # | 1766245 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.86599, -91.22301 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a blending line and connecting a rotary valve to the bagging. He attempted to clear some powder stuck on the rotary valve while the blades were moving, resulting in the amputation of his right middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On July 2, 2024, a worker at Select Custom Solutions, LLC in LA CROSSE, Wisconsin suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing, with mixers, blenders, whippers food and beverage 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.
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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