Lewis Brothers Lumber Company, Inc

Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing - Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified - ALICEVILLE, Alabama

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Lewis Brothers Lumber Company, Inc in ALICEVILLE, Alabama
Employer Lewis Brothers Lumber Company, Inc
Address 1031 13th Street NW
City, State ZIP ALICEVILLE, Alabama 35442
Report ID 2024087175
Event Date August 6, 2024
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
Body Part Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source of Injury Stationary sawing machinery stationary n.e.c.
Secondary Source "Lock out/ tag out" communication systems
Industry (NAICS) 321912
Inspection # 1768535
GPS Coordinates 33.13747, -88.16083

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Incident Narrative

An employee was performing routine maintenance on a resaw when the machine activated and a blade contacted their fingers. The employee sustained a partial amputation and multiple fingers were lacerated. The employee was hospitalized. The machine was not locked out/tagged out at the time of the incident.

Incident Summary

On August 6, 2024, a worker at Lewis Brothers Lumber Company, Inc in ALICEVILLE, Alabama suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing, with stationary sawing machinery stationary n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

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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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