Baker Perkins Inc
Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - ROCHESTER, New York
| Employer | Baker Perkins Inc |
| Address | 300 Trade Ct. |
| City, State ZIP | ROCHESTER, New York 14621 |
| Report ID | 20241010159 |
| Event Date | October 31, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact |
| Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Machinery unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333241 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.10430, -77.70724 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was running diagnostics on a machine when he slipped on dust in the surrounding area. As he caught himself, his finger was caught between the machine's moving chain and sprocket. His right index fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On October 31, 2024, a worker at Baker Perkins Inc in ROCHESTER, New York suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 119 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact 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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