Arcelormittal Weirton LLC
Compressed or pinched between two stationary objects — Amputations — WEIRTON, West Virginia
| Employer | Arcelormittal Weirton LLC |
| Address | 100 Pennsylvania Avenue |
| City, State ZIP | WEIRTON, West Virginia 26062 |
| Report ID | 2015010798 |
| Event Date | January 25, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched between two stationary objects |
| Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331111 |
| Inspection # | 1026148 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.41000, -80.58000 |
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Incident Narrative
On January 25, 2015, an employee's thumb was amputated after being smashed by the wringer roll when it came off the adjusting stud. The employee's thumb was caught between the old contact roll base and the bearing box housing of the 10" wringer roll.
Incident Summary
On January 25, 2015, a worker at Arcelormittal Weirton LLC in WEIRTON, West Virginia suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched between two stationary objects, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 49 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched between two stationary objects" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched between two stationary objects injuries.
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| May 14, 2015 | Hampshire Farms, LLC | HAMPSHIRE, Illinois | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Hosp. |
| Apr 23, 2015 | Cianbro Corp. | WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia | Amputations | Amp. |
| Feb 18, 2015 | Baker Concrete Construction | HOUSTON, Texas | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Jan 18, 2015 | Sapa Extrusions, Inc. | SAINT AUGUSTINE, Florida | Amputations | Amp. |
| Aug 20, 2018 | Bob's Store Warehouse | MERIDEN, Connecticut | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| May 13, 2015 | Protect Plus Industries | PASADENA, Texas | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Apr 10, 2015 | WILLIAM SONOMA | CRANBURY, New Jersey | Amputations | Amp. |
| Jun 17, 2016 | Proficient Auto Transport, Inc. | JACKSONVILLE, Florida | Amputations | Hosp., 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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