Federal Bureau of Prisons
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - JESUP, Georgia
| Employer | Federal Bureau of Prisons |
| Address | 2600 HIGHWAY 301 SOUTH |
| City, State ZIP | JESUP, Georgia 31599 |
| Report ID | 2018044091 |
| Event Date | April 27, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 922140 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.63000, -81.86000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing a food cart through a door jam when another employee walked to the opposite side of the food cart, reached up, and tried to help the employee pull the cart through the door jam. When he did that, the food cart pinched the first employee's finger between the food cart and the door jam, amputating the very tip of the middle finger on his right hand.
Incident Summary
On April 27, 2018, a worker at Federal Bureau of Prisons in JESUP, Georgia suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment 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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