Parallel Products of Colorado, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — GREELEY, Colorado
| Employer | Parallel Products of Colorado, LLC |
| Address | 123 9th Avenue |
| City, State ZIP | GREELEY, Colorado 80631 |
| Report ID | 2017087792 |
| Event Date | August 14, 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 | Banding, baling, strapping machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331312 |
| Inspection # | 1256387 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.43359, -104.69262 |
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Incident Narrative
Two employees had shut down a can crusher because the auger was making a funny noise. The injured employee had climbed up to inspect the upper bearing and had set his right foot over to the baler to steady himself. The baler engaged and started down, and the bale ejector chain hook came down on his boot behind the steel toe. His right big toe was amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2017, a worker at Parallel Products of Colorado, LLC in GREELEY, Colorado suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with banding, baling, strapping machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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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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