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Mr. Snow

Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Mr. Snow in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana
Employer Mr. Snow
Address 661 E. McNeese Street
City, State ZIP LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana 70607
Report ID 2015075170
Event Date July 28, 2015
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 445299
GPS Coordinates 30.17628, -93.21197

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Incident Narrative

An employee stuck her right hand into the covered (stout) part of the snow machine to remove stuck crushed ice. As she was removing her hand, the right middle finger was cut by a sharp metal object, resulting in a partial amputation of the fingertip.

Incident Summary

On July 28, 2015, a worker at Mr. Snow in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 341 severe injury reports involving "Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. 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.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

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