SA Recycling, LLC
Injury by other person-unintentional or intent unknown, n.e.c. — Amputations — PHENIX CITY, Alabama
| Employer | SA Recycling, LLC |
| Address | 309 State Dock Road |
| City, State ZIP | PHENIX CITY, Alabama 36869 |
| Report ID | 2018088954 |
| Event Date | August 29, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injury by other person-unintentional or intent unknown, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Co-worker or work associate of injured or ill worker, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.43379, -84.97124 |
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Incident Narrative
Two employees were moving two pin protectors to another location to weigh them. They were trying to stand the two pin protectors up on end to secure them to a forklift with a chain and bolt. As they stood the pin protectors up, they attempted to pull slack out of the chain. One employee accidentally bumped heads with the injured employee, which caused him to stumble and lose his grip as he put his hand on the ground to balance himself. At that point, the pin protectors fell over onto his finger. He immediately pulled his hand out from under the pin protector, resulting in a right ring finger amputation.
Incident Summary
On August 29, 2018, a worker at SA Recycling, LLC in PHENIX CITY, Alabama suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injury by other person-unintentional or intent unknown, n.e.c., with co-worker or work associate of injured or ill worker, 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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