CMC Steel Fabricators
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - HOUSTON, Texas
| Employer | CMC Steel Fabricators |
| Address | 2001 Brittmore Rd. |
| City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, Texas 77043 |
| Report ID | 2016054555 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.81000, -95.56000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was bending rebar and turned the switch to the program position so he could check the angle of the bar. The bending pin went to the left side of the bar. As he turned the equipment back on in the manual mode, the bending pin returned to the home position. The employee had already loaded a second bar. When the bending pin was returning to the home position, it picked up the second bar. As the employee reached for the bar, his left index finger was caught between the pin and rebar, amputating the first digit.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2016, a worker at CMC Steel Fabricators in HOUSTON, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) 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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