STRATEGIC MATERIALS, Inc.
Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — MIDLOTHIAN, Texas
| Employer | STRATEGIC MATERIALS, Inc. |
| Address | 3240 ROBINSON ROAD |
| City, State ZIP | MIDLOTHIAN, Texas 76065 |
| Report ID | 2020109354 |
| Event Date | October 2, 2020 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562920 |
| Inspection # | 1500353 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.47036, -96.95441 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee climbed a fixed ladder on the glass crusher to perform a product purge. The employee pulled the handle on the diverter box and the handle snapped and broke. The employee lost his balance and grabbed the side of the metal diverter box with his right hand. The diverter plate fell on his right hand and crushed it against the side of the metal box. The employee sustained a laceration to the index finger which developed an infection and required medical amputation of the intermediate and distal phalanges.
Incident Summary
On October 2, 2020, a worker at STRATEGIC MATERIALS, Inc. in MIDLOTHIAN, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c., with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 121 severe injury reports involving "Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Contact with objects and equipment, n.e.c. 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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