Wieser Concrete Products, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - PORTAGE, Wisconsin
| Employer | Wieser Concrete Products, Inc. |
| Address | 2815 Riley Road |
| City, State ZIP | PORTAGE, Wisconsin 53901 |
| Report ID | 20181010769 |
| Event Date | October 18, 2018 |
| 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 | Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container |
| Secondary Source | Dies, molds, patterns |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327390 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.56290, -89.49587 |
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Incident Narrative
An overhead crane was being used with a four leg chain to assist in opening a door to a precast form. The hooks from the rigging equipment were attached to the side of the form. As the crane trolley traversed to the side, the trolley made it to its maximum allowed distance. The crane operator stopped operating at that time. A second employee saw the rigging go slack and placed his hand on the hook to remove it from the form. As he had the hook in his hand, the trolley moved back towards the center on its own while the employee s hand was still on the hook. His middle finger was smashed between the hook and the form, amputating his middle fingertip from the middle of the fingernail to the tip.
Incident Summary
On October 18, 2018, a worker at Wieser Concrete Products, Inc. in PORTAGE, Wisconsin 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 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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