Packers Sanitation Services, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Amputations - ARCADIA, Louisiana
| Employer | Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. |
| Address | 3867 2nd St. |
| City, State ZIP | ARCADIA, Louisiana 71001 |
| Report ID | 2015042138 |
| Event Date | April 20, 2015 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning |
| Source of Injury | Meat grinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561720 |
| Inspection # | 1060587 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.55374, -92.92967 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning the paddles on a bone canon when his frock was caught in the machine. The employee tried to free himself from the machine and in the process his hand was caught in the machine. His left pinky finger was amputated as a result.
Incident Summary
On April 20, 2015, a worker at Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. in ARCADIA, Louisiana suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with meat grinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 5,297 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning 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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