Protech Powder Coatings Inc.

Struck by running powered equipment unspecified - Amputations involving bone loss - YORK, Pennsylvania

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Protech Powder Coatings Inc. in YORK, Pennsylvania
Employer Protech Powder Coatings Inc.
Address 939 Monocacy Rd
City, State ZIP YORK, Pennsylvania 17404
Report ID 2024088096
Event Date August 30, 2024
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations involving bone loss
Body Part Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by running powered equipment unspecified
Source of Injury Boring, planing, milling machinery unspecified
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 325510
Inspection # 1776316
GPS Coordinates 39.98740, -76.75259

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Incident Narrative

An employee was clearing accumulated material from a cryogenic mill when their right hand contacted the blades at the point of operation and they sustained amputations of their index, middle, and ring fingers.

Incident Summary

On August 30, 2024, a worker at Protech Powder Coatings Inc. in YORK, Pennsylvania suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment unspecified, with boring, planing, milling machinery unspecified 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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