American Sugar Refining, Inc.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. - Amputations involving bone loss - ARABI, Louisiana
| Employer | American Sugar Refining, Inc. |
| Address | 7417 N Peters |
| City, State ZIP | ARABI, Louisiana 70032 |
| Report ID | 2025088281 |
| Event Date | August 20, 2025 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Hoists, lifts overhead, cable |
| Secondary Source | Cranes gantry, overhead, monorail, container |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311314 |
| Inspection # | 1846324 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.94000, -90.00000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was using a motorized chain hoist to lift a pump weighing 600 to 700 pounds onto a working table. The hoist, which weighed approximately 100 pounds, fell from an overhead crane onto the employee s fingers, resulting in a finger amputation.
Incident Summary
On August 20, 2025, a worker at American Sugar Refining, Inc. in ARABI, Louisiana suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with hoists, lifts overhead, cable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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