American Pasteurization Company, LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance - Amputations involving bone loss - MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
| Employer | American Pasteurization Company, LLC |
| Address | 2880 N 112th St, Ste E |
| City, State ZIP | MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin 53222 |
| Report ID | 2024098442 |
| Event Date | September 11, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance |
| Source of Injury | Pressurized water blast |
| Secondary Source | Hydraulic and pressurized hoses, lines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311511 |
| Inspection # | 1776768 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.07075, -88.05187 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee turned on equipment to verify what needed to be fixed. A line blew open while the employee was standing near the machine, releasing water at 87,000 psi. The employee suffered blast cut injuries on their left arm, resulting in an amputation from the elbow down.
Incident Summary
On September 11, 2024, a worker at American Pasteurization Company, LLC in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin suffered amputations involving bone loss to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pressurized water blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,001 severe injury reports involving "Struck by discharged object or substance" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by discharged object or substance 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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