Airgas Dry Ice
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment - Amputations - AUGUSTA, Georgia
| Employer | Airgas Dry Ice |
| Address | Airgas Dry Ice Production Facility, 727 Laney Walker Blvd Ext |
| City, State ZIP | AUGUSTA, Georgia 30901 |
| Report ID | 2021042791 |
| Event Date | April 3, 2021 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424690 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.45000, -81.96000 |
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Incident Narrative
On 4/3/2021, an employee was stacking dry ice on a production line when the saw that cuts the dry ice jammed. The employee attempted to clear the jam when the saw contacted his fingers, resulting in hospitalization and subsequent amputation of his left ring and pinky fingers.
Incident Summary
On April 3, 2021, a worker at Airgas Dry Ice in AUGUSTA, Georgia suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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.
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