Blue Ridge Mountain EMC
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation - Amputations involving bone loss - YOUNG HARRIS, Georgia
| Employer | Blue Ridge Mountain EMC |
| Address | 875 Main Street |
| City, State ZIP | YOUNG HARRIS, Georgia 30582 |
| Report ID | 2024054213 |
| Event Date | May 13, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation |
| Source of Injury | Machinery unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Drums, pulleys, sheaves |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.93447, -83.84879 |
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Incident Narrative
On May 13, 2024, an employee was in the process of attaching a winch rope backup to its anchoring point when the winch engaged with his hand on the rope. His right index fingertip got caught between the roller and the frame, resulting in a fingertip amputation through the nailbed.
Incident Summary
On May 13, 2024, a worker at Blue Ridge Mountain EMC in YOUNG HARRIS, Georgia suffered amputations involving bone loss to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with machinery unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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| Mar 17, 2025 | Ecosoil | SAN ANTONIO, Texas | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | 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.
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