Taft Gin and Seed Company, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - TAFT, Texas
| Employer | Taft Gin and Seed Company, Inc. |
| Address | 7904 CR 1258 |
| City, State ZIP | TAFT, Texas 78390 |
| Report ID | 20171110663 |
| Event Date | November 6, 2017 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Textile, apparel, leather production machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 115111 |
| Inspection # | 1276143 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.01000, -97.34000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was using a screwdriver to dislodge a cotton wad in the cotton feeder. A second employee came to see what was happening and to help. The first employee bumped the second employee, whose hand was then caught in the chain and sprocket of the running feeder. The second employee freed his hand and went to the office. During that time, the first employee's hand was also caught in the chain and sprocket. They both suffered lacerations and smashed fingers. The first employee's middle or ring finger was surgically amputated. The second employee's forefinger was surgically amputated.
Incident Summary
On November 6, 2017, a worker at Taft Gin and Seed Company, Inc. in TAFT, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with textile, apparel, leather production machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6,694 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation 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.
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