Dollar General
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Amputations - JANESVILLE, Wisconsin
| Employer | Dollar General |
| Address | 101 Innovation Drive |
| City, State ZIP | JANESVILLE, Wisconsin 53546 |
| Report ID | 20171111361 |
| Event Date | November 29, 2017 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning |
| Source of Injury | Machinery, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Textiles, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 |
| Inspection # | 1280948 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.63138, -89.02409 |
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Incident Narrative
On November 30, 2017, an employee was performing a daily inspection of the spiral conveyor at the employer's retail distribution facility. To access the drive chain, the employee crawled beneath the conveyor and used his left hand to brace himself as he performed the inspection. He had a rag wrapped around his left hand that was positioned near the moving chain. The rag became entangled pulling his hand into the moving chain and amputating his left middle fingertip. The conveyor was not locked out or guarded at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On November 29, 2017, a worker at Dollar General in JANESVILLE, Wisconsin suffered amputations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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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