Caldwell Ready Mix
Compressed or pinched between two stationary objects — Amputations — LEWISBURG, Ohio
| Employer | Caldwell Ready Mix |
| Address | 35500 SR 78 |
| City, State ZIP | LEWISBURG, Ohio 45338 |
| Report ID | 2016088201 |
| Event Date | August 26, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched between two stationary objects |
| Source of Injury | Wrenches-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327320 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.85000, -84.53000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was checking bolts on a truck mounted rolling concrete mixer. The employee reached for a wrench that was stuck on the mixer and pinched the right index finger between the wrench and truck mounted pedestal. The initial injury was a severe laceration that later became a surgical amputation.
Incident Summary
On August 26, 2016, a worker at Caldwell Ready Mix in LEWISBURG, Ohio suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched between two stationary objects, with wrenches-nonpowered 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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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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