Flowers Bakery of Suwanee, LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — SUWANEE, Georgia
| Employer | Flowers Bakery of Suwanee, LLC |
| Address | 2900 Rolling Pin Lane, Suite B |
| City, State ZIP | SUWANEE, Georgia 30024 |
| Report ID | 20231110971 |
| Event Date | November 30, 2023 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Packaging, wrapping, bundling machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311812 |
| Inspection # | 1715563 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.03000, -84.04000 |
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Incident Narrative
On 11/30/2023, in the production area, an employee was kneeling down and tightening a drive chain that turns a roller on a bread packaging machine. While getting up, the employee's right hand contacted a roller, resulting in amputation of the middle fingertip at the nailbed.
Incident Summary
On November 30, 2023, a worker at Flowers Bakery of Suwanee, LLC in SUWANEE, Georgia suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with packaging, wrapping, bundling machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,235 severe injury reports involving "Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment injuries.
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| Sep 18, 2015 | Woodmont Cabinetry | CEDAR HILL, Texas | Amputations | Amp. |
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| Oct 15, 2020 | Federal Express Corporation | GRAYSLAKE, Illinois | Amputations | Amp. |
| Jul 15, 2015 | KBR, Inc. | CHANNELVIEW, Texas | Amputations | Amp. |
| May 17, 2016 | Cal-Dak Cabinets, Inc. | MINOT, North Dakota | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Walpole Outdoors, LLC | PITTSFIELD, Maine | Amputations | Amp. |
| Jun 1, 2021 | All Island Landscape, Inc. | MIDDLETOWN, Rhode Island | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Dec 17, 2020 | FPL FOOD LLC | AUGUSTA, Georgia | Amputations | Amp. |
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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