Club Chef Southest, LLC

Entangled in other object or equipment — Amputations — CONLEY, Georgia

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Club Chef Southest, LLC in CONLEY, Georgia
Employer Club Chef Southest, LLC
Address 4322 Moreland Ave.
City, State ZIP CONLEY, Georgia 30288
Report ID 2016075958
Event Date July 2, 2016
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Entangled in other object or equipment
Source of Injury Garage doors
Industry (NAICS) 424480
GPS Coordinates 33.63412, -84.31755

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Incident Narrative

An employee was repairing a garage-type door that was stuck in the open position. The door malfunctioned and a cable had made a loop. His hand was on a railing when the door fell and caught his hand in the loop of the cable. Three of his right-hand fingers were damaged.

Incident Summary

On July 2, 2016, a worker at Club Chef Southest, LLC in CONLEY, Georgia suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as entangled in other object or equipment, with garage doors identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 183 severe injury reports involving "Entangled in other object or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Entangled in other object 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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