W.A. Kendall & Co., Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Amputations - TUNNEL HILL, Georgia
| Employer | W.A. Kendall & Co., Inc. |
| Address | 200 Mulberry Road |
| City, State ZIP | TUNNEL HILL, Georgia 30755 |
| Report ID | 2018010285 |
| Event Date | January 9, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning |
| Source of Injury | Agricultural and garden machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.86000, -85.02000 |
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Incident Narrative
The injured employee was attempting to unclog a brush chipper by placing his left hand on top of the cutting wheel and using his right hand to clear out the lower portion of the cutting wheel. The wheel cleared and started turning resulting in a left ring finger amputation just below the fingernail.
Incident Summary
On January 9, 2018, a worker at W.A. Kendall & Co., Inc. in TUNNEL HILL, Georgia suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with agricultural and garden machinery, n.e.c. 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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