American Buildings Company
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - EL PASO, Illinois
| Employer | American Buildings Company |
| Address | 2101 E Main Street |
| City, State ZIP | EL PASO, Illinois 61738 |
| Report ID | 2019021854 |
| Event Date | February 19, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Secondary Source | Overhead hoists, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321999 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.73761, -89.00108 |
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Incident Narrative
On February 19, 2019, an employee was lowering a purlin onto a rack using an overhead crane. The employee had one hand on the control pendant and one hand on the chain. When the purlin was placed, it rotated and pinched the tip of the left ring finger between the chain and the purlin resulting in a partial amputation.
Incident Summary
On February 19, 2019, a worker at American Buildings Company in EL PASO, Illinois suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with beams-unattached metal 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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