Baldor Electrical Company
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Amputations - ATHENS, Georgia
| Employer | Baldor Electrical Company |
| Address | 197 Collins Industrial Blvd |
| City, State ZIP | ATHENS, Georgia 30601 |
| Report ID | 2016054307 |
| Event Date | May 17, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part |
| Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Overhead hoists, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335312 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.98068, -83.35235 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was using an overhead hoist with a small J-hook to lift a raw part up from a work table in order to change the orientation from face-down to face-up. He had lifted the part approximately 3 inches from the table surface when the part became unsecured from the hook and dropped on his left hand. The fifth digit was smashed and required stitches, and the fourth digit was partially amputated at the first distal.
Incident Summary
On May 17, 2016, a worker at Baldor Electrical Company in ATHENS, Georgia suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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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