Cabinet Components I, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Amputations - BESSEMER, Alabama
| Employer | Cabinet Components I, LLC |
| Address | 2501 19th Street North |
| City, State ZIP | BESSEMER, Alabama 35023 |
| Report ID | 20201110971 |
| Event Date | November 19, 2020 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle |
| Source of Injury | Wood, lumber, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Planing mills |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332510 |
| Inspection # | 1503951 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.42003, -86.98365 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee had lowered the bed of a double-headed planer machine and was about to clean it. He was trying to remove a piece of wood from the machine bed when the blade of the planer kicked the wood out. It struck the employee on the right index finger, causing lacerations to the fingernail and finger, as well as a fracture and partial amputation to the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On November 19, 2020, a worker at Cabinet Components I, LLC in BESSEMER, Alabama suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, 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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