E.J. Fields Machine Works, Inc.
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. - Amputations - MORGAN CITY, Louisiana
| Employer | E.J. Fields Machine Works, Inc. |
| Address | 816 Front Street |
| City, State ZIP | MORGAN CITY, Louisiana 70380 |
| Report ID | 2015062601 |
| Event Date | June 4, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.69715, -91.21107 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was operating an overhead crane with a plat clamp attachment to reposition a 12-inch diameter by 12-foot long rudder stock to its opposite side. The load was out of position at an approximate 75-degree horizontal angle instead of a vertical 90-degree vertical position beneath the crane. The employee was standing to the right of the rudder stock being moved. As the load began to swing away from him, he attempted to control the swinging motion with his left hand. His left ring finger got pinched between a nearby metal stand and the rudder stock.
Incident Summary
On June 4, 2015, a worker at E.J. Fields Machine Works, Inc. in MORGAN CITY, Louisiana suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. 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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