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Garland Sales, Inc.

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — DALTON, Georgia

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Garland Sales, Inc. in DALTON, Georgia
Employer Garland Sales, Inc.
Address 1800 Antioch Rd.
City, State ZIP DALTON, Georgia 30721
Report ID 20191111515
Event Date November 5, 2019
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source of Injury Textile, apparel, leather production machinery, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 442210
Inspection # 1444710
GPS Coordinates 34.74000, -84.94000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was attempting to free a piece of carpet that was jammed on a cut table when the table blade contacted the employee's hand, resulting in the partial amputation of the employee's right index and middle fingers. The cut table was guarded at the time of the incident.

Incident Summary

On November 5, 2019, a worker at Garland Sales, Inc. in DALTON, Georgia suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with textile, apparel, leather production machinery, 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.

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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