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AMERICAN RAILCAR INDUSTRIES

Slip without fall, n.e.c. — Amputations — PARAGOULD, Arkansas

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at AMERICAN RAILCAR INDUSTRIES in PARAGOULD, Arkansas
Employer AMERICAN RAILCAR INDUSTRIES
Address 901 JONES ROAD
City, State ZIP PARAGOULD, Arkansas 72450
Report ID 2015097149
Event Date September 28, 2015
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Slip without fall, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
Secondary Source Rail car(s)-unattached to locomotive
Industry (NAICS) 336510
GPS Coordinates 36.02354, -90.50528

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Incident Narrative

An employee was manually pushing a center steel partition to align it in a railcar when his foot slipped. He reached up to the edge of the railcar to catch himself while the ram of the hydraulic radar pusher was coming down. The employee's middle and ring fingers on his right hand were caught in a pinch point, resulting in the amputation of his fingertips.

Incident Summary

On September 28, 2015, a worker at AMERICAN RAILCAR INDUSTRIES in PARAGOULD, Arkansas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as slip without fall, n.e.c., with bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 38 severe injury reports involving "Slip without fall, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Slip without fall, 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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