Granite City Slag
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - GRANITE CITY, Illinois
| Employer | Granite City Slag |
| Address | 2004 Edwardsville Rd |
| City, State ZIP | GRANITE CITY, Illinois 62040 |
| Report ID | 2019043941 |
| Event Date | April 17, 2019 |
| 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 | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 212321 |
| Inspection # | 1397324 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.69900, -90.12127 |
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Incident Narrative
A piece of iron became lodged in the jaw of a material processing plant. An employee climbed up the plant. Some material fell from the bottom of the jaw causing the counter-weight to rotate. This caused a belt to move and the employee's finger was pinned between a pulley and the belt. The employee's left ring finger was amputated to the first knuckle. The plant was locked out/tagged out at the time.
Incident Summary
On April 17, 2019, a worker at Granite City Slag in GRANITE CITY, Illinois 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 metal, woodworking, and special material 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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