Sealco Manufacturing Corporation

Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — MOUNTAIN HOME, Arkansas

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Sealco Manufacturing Corporation in MOUNTAIN HOME, Arkansas
Employer Sealco Manufacturing Corporation
Address 4816 Hwy 5 South
City, State ZIP MOUNTAIN HOME, Arkansas 72653
Report ID 2025054149
Event Date May 2, 2025
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
Body Part Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
Event Type Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation
Source of Injury Stamping machinery, presses except printing
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 332999
Inspection # 1826919
GPS Coordinates 36.29000, -92.32000

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Incident Narrative

On May 2, 2025, an employee was closing gaskets while operating a punch press when a die on the press contacted their left hand. Their fingertips were crushed, resulting in amputation of the index and middle fingertips.

Incident Summary

On May 2, 2025, a worker at Sealco Manufacturing Corporation in MOUNTAIN HOME, Arkansas suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with stamping machinery, presses except printing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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.

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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