Evergreen Packaging, LLC
Trip without fall, n.e.c. — Amputations — PINE BLUFF, Arkansas
| Employer | Evergreen Packaging, LLC |
| Address | 5201 Fairfield Rd, |
| City, State ZIP | PINE BLUFF, Arkansas 71601 |
| Report ID | 2018054921 |
| Event Date | May 20, 2018 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Trip without fall, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker |
| Secondary Source | Extruding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322220 |
| Inspection # | 1322366 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.22000, -91.90000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning poly from the edge of the pressure roll on an extruder. The employee tripped and caught his hand in a nip point as he tried to brace himself. The Injury resulted in a partial amputation of two fingers and a de-gloving injury to two other fingers.
Incident Summary
On May 20, 2018, a worker at Evergreen Packaging, LLC in PINE BLUFF, Arkansas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as trip without fall, n.e.c., with bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 5 severe injury reports involving "Trip without fall, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Trip without fall, n.e.c. injuries.
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| Feb 11, 2016 | Rushmore Forest Products, Inc. | HILL CITY, South Dakota | Fractures | Hosp. |
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| Apr 24, 2019 | MACY'S, Inc. | ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Florida | Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments | Hosp. |
| Jan 16, 2017 | The Arc of Litchfield County | TORRINGTON, Connecticut | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
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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About This OSHA Report
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