PacTiv LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Fractures - ABILENE, Texas
| Employer | PacTiv LLC |
| Address | 6450 Five Point Parkway |
| City, State ZIP | ABILENE, Texas 79602 |
| Report ID | 2017010284 |
| Event Date | January 10, 2017 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 |
| Inspection # | 1202213 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.45000, -99.81000 |
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Incident Narrative
Two employees were removing an air bladder shaft from a paper core inside a plastic roll. The roll was on a pallet on the floor. An employee was stationed at each side of the roll. The injured employee (temporary employee) was pushing the air release valve signaling the other employee to remove the shaft. When the shaft was removed, the injured employee's right index finger was caught between the core and the air release valve causing a fracture/laceration to his right index finger. The injured employee was wearing cut resistant gloves.
Incident Summary
On January 10, 2017, a worker at PacTiv LLC in ABILENE, Texas suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with nonclassifiable 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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| Jan 23, 2016 | Ally Equipment, LLC | BEECH BOTTOM, West Virginia | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Hosp. |
| Apr 6, 2021 | Conner Industries | BORGER, Texas | Amputations | Amp. |
| Nov 27, 2020 | GERELCO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS | PORT SAINT LUCIE, Florida | Amputations | Amp. |
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| Dec 20, 2018 | 7B Roustabout LLC | PERRYTON, Texas | Amputations | Amp. |
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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