Vallejo's Welding & Industrial Maintenance LLC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — TROY, Alabama
| Employer | Vallejo's Welding & Industrial Maintenance LLC. |
| Address | 1 Sanders Road |
| City, State ZIP | TROY, Alabama 36079 |
| Report ID | 20221110083 |
| Event Date | November 16, 2022 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Machinery, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Protective equipment, except clothing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238290 |
| Inspection # | 1635238 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.78691, -85.98035 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was prepping a hopper that was being welded. An auger was still in operation under the hopper and metal plates were placed onto the auger to secure it. The employee was placing fire blankets down when one of the plates shifted and created an opening to the auger. The fire blanket that the employee was standing on was caught in the auger, pulling the employee into it. The employee was hospitalized and their left leg was amputated.
Incident Summary
On November 16, 2022, a worker at Vallejo's Welding & Industrial Maintenance LLC. in TROY, Alabama suffered amputations to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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