Granite Services International, Inc
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - PORT WENTWORTH, Georgia
| Employer | Granite Services International, Inc |
| Address | Port Wentworth Pulp Mill |
| City, State ZIP | PORT WENTWORTH, Georgia 31407 |
| Report ID | 2017010441 |
| Event Date | January 13, 2017 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561320 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.15000, -81.16000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to move a tool, described as a tool to assemble/disassemble generators, from a storage shelf to the floor with the assistance of a second employee. While moving the tool, the employee's right thumb was caught in a movable bracket. The employee was wearing cut resistant gloves; however, when the bracket pinched his thumb he jerked his hand and tore skin from the end of the thumb. The employee's thumb tip and finger nail were amputated.
Incident Summary
On January 13, 2017, a worker at Granite Services International, Inc in PORT WENTWORTH, Georgia suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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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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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