WOODBRIDGE FOAM CORPORATION
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — LITHONIA, Georgia
| Employer | WOODBRIDGE FOAM CORPORATION |
| Address | 2399 SOUTH STONE MOUNTAIN LITHONIA ROAD |
| City, State ZIP | LITHONIA, Georgia 30058 |
| Report ID | 2016109546 |
| Event Date | October 10, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Chains, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Overhead hoists-electric powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326150 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.73000, -84.11000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was using a 1-ton, 460V electric chain hoist to separate the inner lid of a die from the base (part of a mold die). After removing the material, the die would only partially separate or open about 6 inches. The employee lowered the hoist by a few inches and looked into the die to identify any causes as to why it was not separating. To support himself, he placed his hand on the hoist hook. When he was ready to lift the die again, he grasped the chain and his finger went between the electric hoist hook throat opening. The epoxy seal then gave way and caused an immediate tensioning of the chain, pinching his finger between the chain and throat opening. When he pulled back, his right index fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On October 10, 2016, a worker at WOODBRIDGE FOAM CORPORATION in LITHONIA, Georgia suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with chains, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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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