Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.A.
Compressed between running equipment and other object(s) - Amputations involving bone loss - LINCOLN, Nebraska
| Employer | Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.A. |
| Address | 6500 NW 27th Street |
| City, State ZIP | LINCOLN, Nebraska 68524 |
| Report ID | 2024076292 |
| Event Date | July 12, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed between running equipment and other object(s) |
| Source of Injury | Other miscellaneous machinery n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Rail vehicle unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336510 |
| Inspection # | 1763049 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.87817, -96.75876 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was using a remote control to operate a rail car mover to attach and relocate a subway car when their left hand was crushed between the rail car mover and the subway coupler, resulting in an amputation to the left hand.
Incident Summary
On July 12, 2024, a worker at Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.A. in LINCOLN, Nebraska suffered amputations involving bone loss to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as compressed between running equipment and other object(s), with other miscellaneous machinery 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.
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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