Sensus USA, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - DUBOIS, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Sensus USA, Inc. |
| Address | 805 Liberty Boulevard |
| City, State ZIP | DUBOIS, Pennsylvania 15801 |
| Report ID | 2018088637 |
| Event Date | August 21, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Product testing, inspecting, and diagnostic machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332439 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.12657, -78.75652 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was clamping a cast iron gas meter housing unit into a hydrostatic test unit. While actuating the clamping mechanism, he was holding the body with his right hand. As the clamping mechanism was clamping, the cap on the outlet end (left side of the body) shifted. At this point, he grabbed the body and cap to prevent it from falling out of the testing machine. His left thumb then became caught between the cap and the hydrostatic test clamping mechanism, causing a partial amputation of his thumb tip.
Incident Summary
On August 21, 2018, a worker at Sensus USA, Inc. in DUBOIS, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with parts and materials, unspecified 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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