Georgia Pacific Consumer Products, LP.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — RINCON, Georgia
| Employer | Georgia Pacific Consumer Products, LP. |
| Address | 437 Old Augusta Road South |
| City, State ZIP | RINCON, Georgia 31326 |
| Report ID | 20171110973 |
| Event Date | November 15, 2017 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Paper production machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322299 |
| Inspection # | 1281255 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.29755, -81.19088 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was training a new employee on the operation of a napkin folding machine when he heard a noise that concerned him and asked the trainee to bump the conveyor leading out of the machine. The employee went behind the machine to investigate and slipped as the trainee was bumping the conveyor. His left thumb was subsequently caught between the belt and a timing gear, damaging the bone and tissue. His thumb tip was amputated directly below the nailbed.
Incident Summary
On November 15, 2017, a worker at Georgia Pacific Consumer Products, LP. in RINCON, Georgia suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with paper production machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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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