USDA ARS MWA US Dairy Forage Research Center
Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wisconsin
| Employer | USDA ARS MWA US Dairy Forage Research Center |
| Address | S8822 Sunset Dr |
| City, State ZIP | PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wisconsin 53578 |
| Report ID | 2025032384 |
| Event Date | March 13, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning |
| Source of Injury | Vehicle trailers, trailing units |
| Secondary Source | Trucks unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541715 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.33000, -89.71000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was orienting a truck to align a ball socket with a trailer hitch. The employee moved the tongue in an attempt to shift the trailer coupler and allow it to drop onto the hitch ball mount. This caused the coupler to move and descend on the ball. The three middle fingers of the employee's left hand were caught between the trailer coupler and the ball hitch, and the three fingertips were crushed and partially amputated.
Incident Summary
On March 13, 2025, a worker at USDA ARS MWA US Dairy Forage Research Center in PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wisconsin suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as caught or wedged between objects nonrunning, with vehicle trailers, trailing units 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.
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