Tri County Gin
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - CHATTANOOGA, Oklahoma
| Employer | Tri County Gin |
| Address | 24134 CREW 181 |
| City, State ZIP | CHATTANOOGA, Oklahoma 73528 |
| Report ID | 2016010854 |
| Event Date | January 30, 2016 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Textile, apparel, leather production machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 115111 |
| Inspection # | 1122992 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.42000, -98.65000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee went into the cotton compress pit and climbed a ladder up to two press boxes. The press boxes are 24 in. wide x 48 in. long and held together by a bar between them. The press box rotates before it compresses the cotton. There is an 8 inch opening and the employee's arm got caught in that opening. As the press box began to rotate it tore part of his arm. The employee was able to pull his arm out and was transported and admitted to the hospital. His arm was amputated at hospital.
Incident Summary
On January 30, 2016, a worker at Tri County Gin in CHATTANOOGA, Oklahoma suffered amputations to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with textile, apparel, leather production machinery, 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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