Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person - Amputations - WEST MONROE, Louisiana
| Employer | Graphic Packaging International, Inc. |
| Address | 1000 JONESBORO ROAD |
| City, State ZIP | WEST MONROE, Louisiana 71294 |
| Report ID | 2015020062 |
| Event Date | February 19, 2015 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person |
| Source of Injury | Crowbars |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322212 |
| Inspection # | 1042444 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.48000, -92.15000 |
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Incident Narrative
Two employees were attempting to take the forks off of a forklift. One employee was using a pry bar to lift the forks and the other employee was using his hands to push the forks. The pry bar slipped from under the fork, causing it to pinch the fingers of the employee who had been pushing the forks. One of the employee's fingers was amputated to the first joint, while another finger had the very tip pinched off.
Incident Summary
On February 19, 2015, a worker at Graphic Packaging International, Inc. in WEST MONROE, Louisiana suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person, with crowbars identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 111 severe injury reports involving "Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person 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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