Against The Grain Tops, Co.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment - Amputations - ATLANTA, Georgia
| Employer | Against The Grain Tops, Co. |
| Address | 510 King Road |
| City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, Georgia 30342 |
| Report ID | 2021119673 |
| Event Date | November 8, 2021 |
| Outcome | 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 | Table saws |
| Secondary Source | Handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238350 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.86000, -84.40000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was using a push stick to cut wood on a table saw when the push stick slipped and the saw blade contacted the employee's left thumb and index finger, resulting in amputations.
Incident Summary
On November 8, 2021, a worker at Against The Grain Tops, Co. in ATLANTA, 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 table saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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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| Mar 14, 2018 | Trac Construction Group Inc. | BROOKLYN, New York | Amputations | Amp. |
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| May 24, 2022 | Acushnet Rubber Company Incorporated DBA Precix | NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts | Amputations | Amp. |
| Apr 3, 2015 | COMPASS GROUP FOODSERVICE | BOSTON, Massachusetts | Amputations | Amp. |
| Sep 14, 2019 | International Timber & Veneer LLC | JACKSON CENTER, Pennsylvania | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | 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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