Cottonseed Co-Op Corporation
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified - Amputations - JONESTOWN, Mississippi
| Employer | Cottonseed Co-Op Corporation |
| Address | 100 Mill St., P.O.Box 9 |
| City, State ZIP | JONESTOWN, Mississippi 38639 |
| Report ID | 2018077593 |
| Event Date | July 26, 2018 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311224 |
| Inspection # | 1334607 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.31000, -90.45000 |
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Incident Narrative
On 7/26/2018, an employee's finger was caught in an auger, resulting in a right middle finger amputation at the first digit. On 7/28/2018, an employee's fingers were caught in a belt and pulley powered by an electric motor, resulting in an amputation of the left index and middle fingers at the second knuckle. This record contains two separate events that were reported simultaneously to OSHA by the employer. These events are captured as one report.
Incident Summary
On July 26, 2018, a worker at Cottonseed Co-Op Corporation in JONESTOWN, Mississippi suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,153 severe injury reports involving "Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified 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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