Delta Plastics of The South LLC
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet - Amputations - STUTTGART, Arkansas
| Employer | Delta Plastics of The South LLC |
| Address | 3104 South Main St |
| City, State ZIP | STUTTGART, Arkansas 72160 |
| Report ID | 2020043998 |
| Event Date | April 30, 2020 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet |
| Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326113 |
| Inspection # | 1473788 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.47337, -91.55075 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was unchoking a friction washer system. He climbed on the floater table, which is 50 inches from the ground, and placed the lid back on the friction washer. As he was climbing back down, he slipped and his left leg fell into the auger, resulting in the amputation of the left leg above the knee.
Incident Summary
On April 30, 2020, a worker at Delta Plastics of The South LLC in STUTTGART, Arkansas suffered amputations to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 3,309 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet 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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