Three Z Printing Co
Struck against stationary object n.e.c. - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - TEUTOPOLIS, Illinois
| Employer | Three Z Printing Co |
| Address | 902 West Main Street |
| City, State ZIP | TEUTOPOLIS, Illinois 62467 |
| Report ID | 2024098172 |
| Event Date | September 3, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Other special process machinery n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Pliers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 323111 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.12984, -88.48708 |
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Incident Narrative
A maintenance employee was using pliers to clear a paper jam between the rollers of a folding machine. The pliers slipped off the paper and the employee's right little fingertip struck against the sharp edge of the bottom bar on the top gate, lacerating it. The fingertip was medically amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 3, 2024, a worker at Three Z Printing Co in TEUTOPOLIS, Illinois suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object n.e.c., with other special process machinery n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 40 severe injury reports involving "Struck against stationary object n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against stationary object n.e.c. 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.
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