Fleetwood Metal Industries, LLC
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — SYLACAUGA, Alabama
| Employer | Fleetwood Metal Industries, LLC |
| Address | 162 Gene E Stewart Blvd |
| City, State ZIP | SYLACAUGA, Alabama 35151 |
| Report ID | 2025054328 |
| Event Date | May 8, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation |
| Source of Injury | Conveyors belt, slot, chain |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336370 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.16451, -86.29810 |
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Incident Narrative
At about 9:15 p.m. on May 8, 2025, an employee was running a press machine, stacking parts coming off two conveyor belts. A few of the parts were falling between the two belts onto the floor; the employee had just stacked the last part. He moved one of the conveyor belts to the side, and his left middle finger was caught between the belt and an exposed, rotating gear. He suffered a partial amputation to the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On May 8, 2025, a worker at Fleetwood Metal Industries, LLC in SYLACAUGA, Alabama suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with conveyors belt, slot, chain 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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