Southern Packaging Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - PORT ALLEN, Louisiana

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Southern Packaging Inc. in PORT ALLEN, Louisiana
Employer Southern Packaging Inc.
Address 7271 Highway 190 West
City, State ZIP PORT ALLEN, Louisiana 70767
Report ID 2015052638
Event Date May 5, 2015
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source of Injury Stacking machinery
Industry (NAICS) 321920
Inspection # 1062516
GPS Coordinates 30.50000, -91.32000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a pallet stacker when he placed his hand on a chain associated with the machine. His finger got caught in the chain; he pulled his hand away, amputating his right index fingertip.

Incident Summary

On May 5, 2015, a worker at Southern Packaging Inc. in PORT ALLEN, Louisiana suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with stacking machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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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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