LOREAL USA PRODUCTS

Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Amputations - NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at LOREAL USA PRODUCTS in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas
Employer LOREAL USA PRODUCTS
Address 11500 MAYBELLINE ROAD
City, State ZIP NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas 72117
Report ID 2018088435
Event Date August 16, 2018
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source of Injury Milling machines
Industry (NAICS) 325620
GPS Coordinates 34.78367, -92.13538

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Incident Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a pneumatic valve located in the control cabinet of a jet mill. The employee had removed the presence sensor cable and was proceeding to remove the presence sensor when the pneumatic valve actuated and caught his right middle finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.

Incident Summary

On August 16, 2018, a worker at LOREAL USA PRODUCTS in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with milling machines 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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