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Louisiana Rice Mill, LLC

Fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet — Amputations — MERMENTAU, Louisiana

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Louisiana Rice Mill, LLC in MERMENTAU, Louisiana
Employer Louisiana Rice Mill, LLC
Address 102 South 13th Street
City, State ZIP MERMENTAU, Louisiana 70556
Report ID 2016098647
Event Date September 13, 2016
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet
Source of Injury Existing floor opening
Secondary Source Conveyors-screw, auger
Industry (NAICS) 311212
Inspection # 1179165
GPS Coordinates 30.17855, -92.59189

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Incident Narrative

An employee was dumping sacks of rice back into the cutback system when stepped into a floor-mounted hopper and made contact with the auger system, amputating his left lower leg.

Incident Summary

On September 13, 2016, a worker at Louisiana Rice Mill, LLC in MERMENTAU, Louisiana suffered amputations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 111 severe injury reports involving "Fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet 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.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

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