General Pallets - Fort Smith Facility
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Amputations - FORT SMITH, Arkansas
| Employer | General Pallets - Fort Smith Facility |
| Address | 611 South 4th St |
| City, State ZIP | FORT SMITH, Arkansas 72901 |
| Report ID | 2016065142 |
| Event Date | June 10, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle |
| Source of Injury | Wood, lumber, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321920 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.37721, -94.42986 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was picking up a stack of boards behind the chamfer machine when the machine malfunctioned, causing the sawblades to throw the boards. The boards slammed onto the employee's left middle finger, amputating the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On June 10, 2016, a worker at General Pallets - Fort Smith Facility in FORT SMITH, Arkansas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with wood, lumber, unspecified 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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