Producers Rice Mill, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Amputations - GREENVILLE, Mississippi
| Employer | Producers Rice Mill, Inc. |
| Address | Hwy 82 W./ 105 Producers Drive |
| City, State ZIP | GREENVILLE, Mississippi 38701 |
| Report ID | 2015085784 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2015 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning |
| Source of Injury | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311212 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.38000, -91.05000 |
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Incident Narrative
Rice was not coming down to the bran remover from the auger/conveyor above. An employee removed the round plate from the square round pipe and stuck his arm inside, feeling for the cause of the choke. His hand contacted the rotating screw auger/conveyor above. He suffered an amputation of his right hand up to and including the mid-point of his ulna and the radius of his right forearm. He was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2015, a worker at Producers Rice Mill, Inc. in GREENVILLE, Mississippi suffered amputations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. 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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