Jerry J's, Inc.
Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - WAYCROSS, Georgia
| Employer | Jerry J's, Inc. |
| Address | 1406 Plant Avenue |
| City, State ZIP | WAYCROSS, Georgia 31501 |
| Report ID | 20181213067 |
| Event Date | December 20, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Cutting handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722210 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.21895, -82.34704 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting lettuce with a manually operated food slicer. His right thumb contacted the slicer's blades, causing a partial amputation to the tip of the thumb.
Incident Summary
On December 20, 2018, a worker at Jerry J's, Inc. in WAYCROSS, Georgia suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c., with cutting handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 81 severe injury reports involving "Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c. 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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