Maples Industries, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - SCOTTSBORO, Alabama
| Employer | Maples Industries, Inc. |
| Address | 1005 Jefferson Drive |
| City, State ZIP | SCOTTSBORO, Alabama 35768 |
| Report ID | 2020032285 |
| Event Date | March 10, 2020 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Textile, apparel, leather production machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 314110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.66000, -86.04000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was operating the crosscut machine, which uses table extensions for cutting larger rugs. To unfold a table, the employee pushed in the left bracket and then went to push in the right bracket. When he pushed in the bracket that is underneath the table, the extension came down, catching his fingertip between the middle and right table extensions. This resulted in a partial amputation and a fracture to the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On March 10, 2020, a worker at Maples Industries, Inc. in SCOTTSBORO, Alabama suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with textile, apparel, leather production machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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| Feb 9, 2018 | Cortland Plastics International | CORTLAND, New York | Amputations | Amp. |
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| Dec 15, 2019 | Wabtec Corporation | GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Aug 14, 2019 | REEVES CONSTRUCTION CO. | CORDELE, Georgia | Amputations | Amp. |
| Oct 22, 2020 | HEDGER BROTHERS READY MIX INC. | MARION, Arkansas | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Apr 13, 2016 | A & D Welding | PATASKALA, Ohio | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | 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.
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