Total Pallet Solutions, LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment - Amputations - ALVARADO, Texas
| Employer | Total Pallet Solutions, LLC |
| Address | 3532 S Burleson Blvd |
| City, State ZIP | ALVARADO, Texas 76009 |
| Report ID | 2019032902 |
| Event Date | March 20, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321920 |
| Inspection # | 1386741 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.45000, -97.26000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a trim saw when one of the chains on the material conveyor jumped the tracks. The employer shut down the saw and proceeded to disconnect the conveyor chain to move it into the correct tooth of the driver sprocket. Once the conveyor chain was loose, the injured employee lifted it out of its track to reposition it and contacted the sawblade, which was still spinning at the time, with the back of his hand. The spinning blade contacted all four fingers of the injured employee's right hand, completely cutting off the end of the little finger. The injured employee's ring finger was not completely severed, but the second (middle) joint of this finger was completely cut by the spinning blade. The employee's middle and index fingers were mostly still intact, but deeply cut.
Incident Summary
On March 20, 2019, a worker at Total Pallet Solutions, LLC in ALVARADO, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,235 severe injury reports involving "Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment 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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