Galaxy Technologies Inc
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — WINFIELD, KANSAS
| Employer | Galaxy Technologies Inc | Report ID | 20201110975 |
| Address | 1111 Industrial Blvd | City, State ZIP | WINFIELD, KANSAS 67156 |
| Event Date | November 19, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Bundles, bales |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336413 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.23000, -96.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to retrieve a metal bar from a bundle of metal when the bundle shifted and fell on his left hand. It crushed and amputated the tip of his ring finger.
Incident Summary
On November 19, 2020, a worker at Galaxy Technologies Inc in WINFIELD, KANSAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with bundles, bales 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.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2022 | Welch Packaging PAX | MASON, OHIO | Amputations | Amp. |
| Mar 9, 2018 | US Dept of Defense/ USAF 509 Bomb Wing | WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, MISSOURI | Amputations | Amp. |
| Aug 2, 2016 | NTR Metals Texas, LLC | DALLAS, TEXAS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Dec 29, 2022 | Midwest Hardwood Company | PARK FALLS, WISCONSIN | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Hosp. |
| Jun 5, 2020 | New Core, Inc. | HARLINGEN, TEXAS | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Sep 6, 2019 | Michels Corporation | WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Mar 12, 2018 | Quad/Graphics, Inc. | LEOMINSTER, MASSACHUSETTS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Feb 1, 2016 | Stonebridge Steel Erection | NEW YORK, NEW YORK | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by industry or state below.