Mersen USA St. Marys - PA Corp
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - SAINT MARYS, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Mersen USA St. Marys - PA Corp |
| Address | 1032 Trout Run Road |
| City, State ZIP | SAINT MARYS, Pennsylvania 15857 |
| Report ID | 2015129428 |
| Event Date | December 12, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Secondary Source | Source, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335991 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.42437, -78.52441 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was working in the graphite mixing department. The mixing process creates one pound graphite mix balls. Once the mixing process was completed, the employee dumped the contents of the mixer into a stainless steel box. One of the mix balls landed on the edge of the stainless steel box. The employee reached for the mix ball to throw it into the box. As the employee reached for the mix ball, he lost his balance and pinched his finger between the mix ball and the edge of the stainless steel box. The employee suffered the amputation of the left middle fingertip as a result of the incident.
Incident Summary
On December 12, 2015, a worker at Mersen USA St. Marys - PA Corp in SAINT MARYS, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment injuries.
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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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