RUS INDUSTRIES INC.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - NIAGARA FALLS, New York
| Employer | RUS INDUSTRIES INC. |
| Address | 3255 LOCKPORT ROAD |
| City, State ZIP | NIAGARA FALLS, New York 14305 |
| Report ID | 2018065822 |
| Event Date | June 13, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Containers-nonpressurized, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332313 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.11566, -79.02747 |
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Incident Narrative
The injured employee was asked to help flip over the gondola to get the debris out. While flipping the gondola with the operator, the employee pinched his left middle fingertip between the corner of the gondola and the cement floor. When he pulled his hand away from the pinch point, skin from the fingertip (palm side) was severed above the first joint. The employee was wearing nitrile gloves with cotton gloves over them at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On June 13, 2018, a worker at RUS INDUSTRIES INC. in NIAGARA FALLS, New York suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with containers-nonpressurized, n.e.c. 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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