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Georgia Premier Academy

Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — STATESBORO, Georgia

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Georgia Premier Academy in STATESBORO, Georgia
Employer Georgia Premier Academy
Address 829 Miller Street Extension
City, State ZIP STATESBORO, Georgia 30458
Report ID 2022042976
Event Date April 4, 2022
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Nonclassifiable
Event Type Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Structural elements, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Jewelry, ID badge lanyards
Industry (NAICS) 611620
GPS Coordinates 32.47000, -81.81000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was locking up a pitching machine in a metal building. The key is stored on a ledge, which is approximately 6 to 7 feet in height. The employee could not reach the ledge and jumped up to put the key back when the ring on their left ring finger became stuck on the ledge, resulting in an amputation.

Incident Summary

On April 4, 2022, a worker at Georgia Premier Academy in STATESBORO, Georgia suffered amputations to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c., with structural elements, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 121 severe injury reports involving "Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Contact with objects and equipment, 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.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

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