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Southern Handling

Struck against object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — ATLANTA, Georgia

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Southern Handling in ATLANTA, Georgia
Employer Southern Handling
Address 1874 Deefor Avenue
City, State ZIP ATLANTA, Georgia 30331
Report ID 20181212453
Event Date December 4, 2018
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck against object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Shelves, shelving
Secondary Source Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board
Industry (NAICS) 444190
GPS Coordinates 33.80000, -84.42000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was removing plywood from a pallet rack when he slipped and fell. The wood cut his left hand (three middle fingertips) against metal shelving, resulting in the amputation of the three fingertips.

Incident Summary

On December 4, 2018, a worker at Southern Handling in ATLANTA, Georgia suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against object or equipment, n.e.c., with shelves, shelving identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 23 severe injury reports involving "Struck against object or equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against object or equipment, n.e.c. injuries.

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Aug 29, 2019 Trollhaugen, Inc. DRESSER, Wisconsin Fractures Hosp.
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Apr 8, 2015 Boeing Corp. SAINT LOUIS, Missouri 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.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

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