Elmwood Bark and Stone

Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation - Amputations involving bone loss - WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Elmwood Bark and Stone in WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut
Employer Elmwood Bark and Stone
Address 69 Talcott Road
City, State ZIP WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut 06110
Report ID 2025010115
Event Date January 6, 2025
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations involving bone loss
Body Part Thumb(s)
Event Type Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation
Source of Injury Logging and wood processing machinery n.e.c.
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 561730
Inspection # 1797041
GPS Coordinates 41.73690, -72.72446

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Incident Narrative

An employee was using a log splitter when his left hand was caught between the end of a log and the splitter, resulting in amputation of the thumb.

Incident Summary

On January 6, 2025, a worker at Elmwood Bark and Stone in WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut suffered amputations involving bone loss to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with logging and wood processing machinery n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

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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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