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Wayfield Foods, Inc.

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — COLLEGE PARK, Georgia

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Wayfield Foods, Inc. in COLLEGE PARK, Georgia
Employer Wayfield Foods, Inc.
Address 5432 River Station Blvd.
City, State ZIP COLLEGE PARK, Georgia 30349
Report ID 20191112068
Event Date November 20, 2019
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source of Injury Step ladders
Industry (NAICS) 722513
GPS Coordinates 33.60000, -84.44000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was trying to sit on the top level of a two-step ladder when the ladder folded up. Her finger was caught in between the steps of the ladder and she sustained an amputation to the left index finger.

Incident Summary

On November 20, 2019, a worker at Wayfield Foods, Inc. in COLLEGE PARK, Georgia suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment injuries.

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May 28, 2015 Jordan Pile Driving, Inc. PENSACOLA, Florida Fractures Hosp.

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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