Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing,INC.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Amputations - WHITE, Georgia

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing,INC. in WHITE, Georgia
Employer Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing,INC.
Address 3660 Highway 411
City, State ZIP WHITE, Georgia 30184
Report ID 2019043527
Event Date April 5, 2019
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source of Injury Rolling mills, rolling, calendering machinery
Industry (NAICS) 326211
Inspection # 1392065
GPS Coordinates 34.29000, -84.73000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a calender machine when some of the cords became misaligned. The employee's hand was caught between the machine's rollers, causing lacerations, fractures and the amputation of the employee's ring and pinky fingers.

Incident Summary

On April 5, 2019, a worker at Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing,INC. in WHITE, Georgia suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with rolling mills, rolling, calendering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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