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ARCELORMITTAL LAPLACE, LLC

Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — LA PLACE, Louisiana

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at ARCELORMITTAL LAPLACE, LLC in LA PLACE, Louisiana
Employer ARCELORMITTAL LAPLACE, LLC
Address 138 HIGHWAY 3217
City, State ZIP LA PLACE, Louisiana 70068
Report ID 2015020473
Event Date February 16, 2015
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Parts and materials, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 331513
Inspection # 1041651
GPS Coordinates 30.03000, -90.44000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was assisting in the positioning of a table that is used to guide steel forms. A crane and signalman were used to pick up and position the table. The employee went under the table to ensure that it was going to set level and the table was set down on the employee's left middle finger. Later that day the tip of the finger was removed by a doctor.

Incident Summary

On February 16, 2015, a worker at ARCELORMITTAL LAPLACE, LLC in LA PLACE, Louisiana suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, n.e.c., with parts and materials, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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Frequently Asked Questions

Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.

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