MAPEI CORPORATION

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - WEST CHICAGO, Illinois

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at MAPEI CORPORATION in WEST CHICAGO, Illinois
Employer MAPEI CORPORATION
Address 530 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
City, State ZIP WEST CHICAGO, Illinois 60185
Report ID 2016031848
Event Date March 1, 2016
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source of Injury Pumps
Industry (NAICS) 325520
GPS Coordinates 41.89183, -88.23405

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Incident Narrative

On or about March 1, 2016, an employee was re-installing a pump that was approximately 5 feet long and weighed approximately 300 pounds. The employee's left ring fingertip was amputated when it was caught between the pinch point of the housing and the casting.

Incident Summary

On March 1, 2016, a worker at MAPEI CORPORATION in WEST CHICAGO, Illinois suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with pumps 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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