Jasper Lumber Company Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Amputations - JASPER, Alabama
| Employer | Jasper Lumber Company Inc. |
| Address | 2700 Highway 78 W |
| City, State ZIP | JASPER, Alabama 35501 |
| Report ID | 2019065941 |
| Event Date | June 12, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part |
| Source of Injury | Wood, lumber, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Stacking machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 |
| Inspection # | 1409212 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.85000, -87.30000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to reposition a board on a stacker unscrambler when the unscrambler moved and caused another board to fall on the employee's hand. The employee's hand was caught between the two boards. The employee sustained a crushing injuring to the right middle finger, resulting in amputation. The machine was not locked out at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On June 12, 2019, a worker at Jasper Lumber Company Inc. in JASPER, Alabama suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with wood, lumber, 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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