Scotch Gulf Lumber Company, LLC.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - MOBILE, Alabama
| Employer | Scotch Gulf Lumber Company, LLC. |
| Address | 1850 CONCEPTION STREET RD |
| City, State ZIP | MOBILE, Alabama 36610 |
| Report ID | 2016021304 |
| Event Date | February 11, 2016 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Logging and wood processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 |
| Inspection # | 1125886 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.72600, -88.07713 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to remove cylinders that open/shut the grappler on a boom loader. The employee removed bolts and pins holding the cylinder in place, but the cylinder was stuck. As the employee tried to manually remove it, the swivel moved and caused the employee's fingers to get caught between the swivel and a valve. The employee's left-hand middle and ring fingers were crushed. The middle finger was surgically amputated and the ring finger also required surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 11, 2016, a worker at Scotch Gulf Lumber Company, LLC. in MOBILE, Alabama 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 logging and wood processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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