US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, SAINT LOUIS DISTRICT
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Amputations - SAINT LOUIS, Missouri
| Employer | US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, SAINT LOUIS DISTRICT |
| Address | USACE Saint Louis District Service Base, 100 Arsenal |
| City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, Missouri 63118 |
| Report ID | 2019088966 |
| Event Date | August 28, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation |
| Source of Injury | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541330 |
| Inspection # | 1433875 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.59000, -90.22000 |
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Incident Narrative
At about 10:20 a.m. on August 28, 2019, a St. Louis Service Base employee was using an industrial shear to cut 6-inch by 6-inch strips of 3/8-inch-thick steel for an ongoing fabrication project. While placing the metal sheet into the shear, the employee closed the clamping apparatus. The apparatus closed on the employee's right ring finger, pinching it under the metal sheet and amputating the last quarter-inch, with exposed nerve endings and bone damage. The fingertip was medically amputated at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On August 28, 2019, a worker at US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, SAINT LOUIS DISTRICT in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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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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