ARBAUGH LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Amputations - SAINT JOSEPH, Missouri
| Employer | ARBAUGH LLC |
| Address | 4900 Stockyards Expressway |
| City, State ZIP | SAINT JOSEPH, Missouri 64501 |
| Report ID | 2015052849 |
| Event Date | May 13, 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 | Bottling, canning, filling machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325320 |
| Inspection # | 1064506 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.72154, -94.87088 |
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Incident Narrative
At approximately 1:00 p.m., on 05/13/15, an employee was preparing to perform cleanout operations to change chemical products on a production line. The employee, who was by herself at the time, got stuck and pulled into an energized Horix Filling Machine. Coworkers arrived after hearing her scream, pressed the stop button on the Horix Filling Machine to shut it down, and used a tool to manually back up the machine belt. The employee was extracted from the machine by her coworkers. She suffered multiple injuries to her right arm and hand, including a 6" laceration (to the bone) on her forearm, a severe laceration to her upper arm, a fracture or break of her wrist or forearm, and a possible right thumb amputation. She was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 13, 2015, a worker at ARBAUGH LLC in SAINT JOSEPH, Missouri 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 bottling, canning, filling machinery 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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