Supreme Rice, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. - Amputations - CROWLEY, Louisiana
| Employer | Supreme Rice, LLC |
| Address | 004 South Ave D |
| City, State ZIP | CROWLEY, Louisiana 70526 |
| Report ID | 2021075388 |
| Event Date | July 1, 2021 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Packaging, bottling, wrapping machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311423 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.20456, -92.37348 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was setting up film on a small pack machine. The first bag became stuck on the tape and when the employee grabbed the bag, the machine started. The employee's left index finger contacted the machine's knife bar, resulting in an amputation of about 1/2 inch of the finger.
Incident Summary
On July 1, 2021, a worker at Supreme Rice, LLC in CROWLEY, Louisiana suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with packaging, bottling, wrapping machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 718 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. 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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