International Paper - Mansfield Mill
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - MANSFIELD, Louisiana
| Employer | International Paper - Mansfield Mill |
| Address | 1202 Hwy 509 |
| City, State ZIP | MANSFIELD, Louisiana 71052 |
| Report ID | 2015107974 |
| Event Date | October 25, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Gears |
| Secondary Source | Drives-chain, leather, fabric, vee belt |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322130 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.13000, -93.60000 |
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Incident Narrative
Due to heavy rains, the wood chips lying on the #1 Reclaim Circulating Chip Conveyor became saturated and heavy to the extent that the weight yanked the gear box from the structural base. In order to make repairs, a maintenance employee was manually moving the gearbox chain tooth by tooth. When he released the chain on the third tooth/notch, he had his ring finger between the chain and the sprocket when the chain jumped causing his finger to be pinched. As the pinch was occurring, the employee pulled his finger back, which caused the skin to be removed at the tip of his finger. The incident resulted in the amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On October 25, 2015, a worker at International Paper - Mansfield Mill in MANSFIELD, Louisiana suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with gears 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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