Chicken of The Sea International

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - LYONS, Georgia

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Chicken of The Sea International in LYONS, Georgia
Employer Chicken of The Sea International
Address Chicken of the Sea, 129 North Commerce Drive
City, State ZIP LYONS, Georgia 30436
Report ID 2015052815
Event Date May 13, 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 Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 561320
GPS Coordinates 32.17000, -82.30000

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Incident Narrative

An employee feeding the F-Line feeder reached into the luthi packer portion of the machine while it was still running to clear meat that was jammed. The employee's hand was cut by a knife inside the machine, partially amputating the right index fingertip.

Incident Summary

On May 13, 2015, a worker at Chicken of The Sea International in LYONS, Georgia suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, unspecified 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.

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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