Conifex El Dorado Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Amputations - EL DORADO, Arkansas
| Employer | Conifex El Dorado Inc. |
| Address | 5428 Junction City Hwy |
| City, State ZIP | EL DORADO, Arkansas 71730 |
| Report ID | 2018010709 |
| Event Date | January 22, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part |
| Source of Injury | Wood, lumber, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321999 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.17752, -92.63486 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was using a pick-axe to unjam lumber (approximately 192 lbs.) from a machine when the lumber slipped and pinned his left pinky finger between the edge of the board and another board. His finger was pinched off below the fingernail.
Incident Summary
On January 22, 2018, a worker at Conifex El Dorado Inc. in EL DORADO, Arkansas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with wood, lumber, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,850 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part 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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