Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning - Amputations - ELMSFORD, New York
| Employer | Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC |
| Address | 111 Fairview Park Dr. #1 |
| City, State ZIP | ELMSFORD, New York 10523 |
| Report ID | 2023010745 |
| Event Date | January 24, 2023 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning |
| Source of Injury | Stacking machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 312111 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.07000, -73.82000 |
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Incident Narrative
At 7:10 a.m. on January 24, 2023, an employee had just cleared a jam on an empty pallet conveyor and was walking back to the palletizer when he noticed that one of the chains conveying the empty pallets was not aligned on its track. The machine was paused; he picked up the chain about 8 inches from the sprocket with his left hand. The conveyor then continued its cycle and his left-hand fingers were pulled into the chain and sprocket. He suffered three broken fingers and an amputation to the little fingertip.
Incident Summary
On January 24, 2023, a worker at Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC in ELMSFORD, New York suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with stacking machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 5,297 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning 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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