Stevens Towing Co.,Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified - Amputations - YONGES ISLAND, South Carolina
| Employer | Stevens Towing Co.,Inc. |
| Address | 4170 Highway 165 |
| City, State ZIP | YONGES ISLAND, South Carolina 29449 |
| Report ID | 2021086971 |
| Event Date | August 16, 2021 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Metal plates, metal panels |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.68994, -80.22449 |
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Incident Narrative
Two employees were lifting a 59-pound piece of steel plate into the engine room of a vessel. One of the employees, standing on the ground, lifted the plate up to the other and released it. As the other employee was lifting it into the vessel, it fell down through a hole. The first employee's left ring and middle fingers were caught between the plate's edge and a steel I-beam. Both fingers suffered multiple compound fractures; the little finger and half the ring finger were medically amputated the next day.
Incident Summary
On August 16, 2021, a worker at Stevens Towing Co.,Inc. in YONGES ISLAND, South Carolina suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with metal plates, metal panels identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,482 severe injury reports involving "Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified 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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