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U.S. Pipe Fabrication

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - BESSEMER, Alabama

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at U.S. Pipe Fabrication in BESSEMER, Alabama
Employer U.S. Pipe Fabrication
Address 2023 Saint Louis Avenue
City, State ZIP BESSEMER, Alabama 35020
Report ID 20181010108
Event Date October 1, 2018
Outcome Hospitalized, 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 Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container
Industry (NAICS) 332996
GPS Coordinates 33.41000, -86.97000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was operating an overhead crane, using it to move a 20-ton ladle. While the employee was unlatching the safety hook, the crane moved and the hook tightened on the employee's left hand, crushing it against the ladle trunnion/bar. The employee's ring fingertip was amputated to the first knuckle, and the tip of the middle finger was crushed to the first knuckle.

Incident Summary

On October 1, 2018, a worker at U.S. Pipe Fabrication in BESSEMER, Alabama 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 cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

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