Saint Gobain Abrasives Inc.

Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified - Amputations - BROWNSVILLE, Texas

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Saint Gobain Abrasives Inc. in BROWNSVILLE, Texas
Employer Saint Gobain Abrasives Inc.
Address 1505 Morningside Rd.
City, State ZIP BROWNSVILLE, Texas 78521
Report ID 2023043762
Event Date April 27, 2023
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified
Source of Injury Machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 424610
GPS Coordinates 25.90439, -97.43992

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Incident Narrative

An employee was opening an interlocked door to troubleshoot a servomotor. Once the motor was placed properly, the stored pneumatic energy moved the carriage and caused the employee to sustain an amputation to their thumb.

Incident Summary

On April 27, 2023, a worker at Saint Gobain Abrasives Inc. in BROWNSVILLE, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with machinery, unspecified 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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