Coastal Plywood Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — HAVANA, Florida
| Employer | Coastal Plywood Company |
| Address | 8007 Florida Georgia Parkway |
| City, State ZIP | HAVANA, Florida 32333 |
| Report ID | 2017010893 |
| Event Date | January 30, 2017 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423310 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.65000, -84.41000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was waiting at the gate that leads to the press loader. His right foot was underneath the gate and his right toe was hanging over the edge of the pit. When the press loader step indexed down, his right foot got caught between the press loader step and the edge of the pit resulting in a crushing injury to his right toe. The tip of the toe was surgically amputated.
Incident Summary
On January 30, 2017, a worker at Coastal Plywood Company in HAVANA, Florida suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 718 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. 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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