Reynolds Metals
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - ARKADELPHIA, Arkansas
| Employer | Reynolds Metals |
| Address | 500 E. Reynolds Road |
| City, State ZIP | ARKADELPHIA, Arkansas 71923 |
| Report ID | 2015085788 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562211 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.06000, -93.11000 |
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Incident Narrative
The injured employee was working as part of a three-person crew. The crew was removing and disassembling a bin-whip used to unclog a bin. As the bin-whip is raised, a 4-foot section is removed and the remaining part is reattached to the hydraulics used to raise it.
Another crew member struggled to insert a pin to attach the hydraulics to the bin-whip. The injured employee reached over to help insert the pin and bumped the hydraulic controls with his knee. This caused the pin to rotate and pinch the injured employee's right index finger between the pin and the bin-whip housing. His finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2015, a worker at Reynolds Metals in ARKADELPHIA, Arkansas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with special process machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment 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.
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