Forterra Pipe and Precast
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - PELHAM, Alabama
| Employer | Forterra Pipe and Precast |
| Address | 400 Industrial Park Drive |
| City, State ZIP | PELHAM, Alabama 35124 |
| Report ID | 2019021402 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Jacks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327332 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.29734, -86.82147 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was working to remove the side forms from a 72" bulb tee line. He was unhooking the forms from a jack using lifting devices and steel pins. As he pulled the pin from the lifting device with his right hand, he attempted to push the pin with his left hand. His left index finger then entered the hole on the form brackets. The jack operator then lifted the device from the form, catching the employee's left index finger in the hole on the bracket. He suffered a left index fingertip amputation just below the first joint.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2019, a worker at Forterra Pipe and Precast in PELHAM, Alabama suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with material and personnel handling machinery, 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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