Agri-Products, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - FITZGERALD, Georgia
| Employer | Agri-Products, Inc. |
| Address | 182 Peachtree Rd |
| City, State ZIP | FITZGERALD, Georgia 31750 |
| Report ID | 2017054295 |
| Event Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Log processing machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321999 |
| Inspection # | 1233821 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.70465, -83.20507 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee noticed that a shaver box was making a strange noise and called a coworker for assistance. After the coworker identified that the noise was being caused by a piece of wood that was hung up in the shaver box, he pressed the stop button to initiate the shutdown process. While the employee was attempting to remove the piece of wood, his foot was on the chain of the shaver box. The chain was still coasting to a stop and pulled the employee's right foot into the drive sprocket. He suffered a hole in the top of his foot, a crushed fourth toe, and a deeply lacerated pinky toe. His right fourth toe had to be surgically amputated.
Incident Summary
On May 11, 2017, a worker at Agri-Products, Inc. in FITZGERALD, Georgia suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with log processing machinery 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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