Golden Rod Broilers, Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Amputations - CULLMAN, Alabama

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Golden Rod Broilers, Inc. in CULLMAN, Alabama
Employer Golden Rod Broilers, Inc.
Address 2352 COUNTY ROAD 719
City, State ZIP CULLMAN, Alabama 35055
Report ID 2022010776
Event Date January 26, 2022
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source of Injury Butchering machinery
Industry (NAICS) 311615
Inspection # 1575604
GPS Coordinates 34.15459, -86.76867

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Incident Narrative

An employee was adjusting a chicken opener. The machine caught the employee's left hand and amputated the tip of the employee's middle finger.

Incident Summary

On January 26, 2022, a worker at Golden Rod Broilers, Inc. in CULLMAN, Alabama suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with butchering machinery 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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