National Gypsum Company, LLC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - PEACHTREE CORNERS, Georgia
| Employer | National Gypsum Company, LLC. |
| Address | 4125 BUFORD HIGHWAY SUITE 100 |
| City, State ZIP | PEACHTREE CORNERS, Georgia 30092 |
| Report ID | 2018087861 |
| Event Date | August 1, 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 regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327420 |
| Inspection # | 1336398 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.97000, -84.16000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was dumping a 50-pound bag of solid particulate into a dump station. The employee's left hand contacted a butterfly valve in the bottom of the station. The valve was activated, and the employee's middle and ring fingers were amputated below the fingernail. The valve was not guarded with a screen.
Incident Summary
On August 1, 2018, a worker at National Gypsum Company, LLC. in PEACHTREE CORNERS, Georgia suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with machinery, unspecified 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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