J.F. ELECTRIC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - SAINT LOUIS, Missouri
| Employer | J.F. ELECTRIC |
| Address | 89 Lucas Avenue |
| City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, Missouri 63101 |
| Report ID | 2019077516 |
| Event Date | July 23, 2019 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Pipe fittings, collars |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221111 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.63263, -90.19814 |
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Incident Narrative
A work crew was tasked with installing a 21-inch diameter, 9-foot long, 200-pound pipe sleeve for a duct bank installation through an underground transformer room (vault). The crew knocked out a hole from the wall of the existing vault leading out to an excavated space. Four crew members, located in the vault, got the pipe sleeve into position, approximately 10-feet off the floor, and were able to push the pipe sleeve into the hole towards the employee inside. The center of gravity of the pipe sleeve shifted and slid into the hole. The employee's left pinky was caught between the pipe sleeve and the concrete wall. The top portion of the pinky required medical amputation.
Incident Summary
On July 23, 2019, a worker at J.F. ELECTRIC in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with pipe fittings, collars 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.
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