Yinlun TDI LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - MORTON, Illinois
| Employer | Yinlun TDI LLC |
| Address | 77 Commerce Drive |
| City, State ZIP | MORTON, Illinois 61550 |
| Report ID | 2021119448 |
| Event Date | November 1, 2021 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336310 |
| Inspection # | 1563292 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.62454, -89.45522 |
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Incident Narrative
Stacks of sheet steel weighing up to 2600 pounds were received from a supplier incorrectly oriented on wood slats. Employees were orienting the steel sheets to align correctly with the tubing line machine. Employee 1 was on the ground placing 2x4 lumber under the stacks of steel. Employee 2 was operating a forklift. Employee 2 placed the forks under the stacks of steel and lifted for clearance. Employee 1 placed the 2x4 under the stacks of steel in the correct orientation. Once the steel was lowered onto the 2x4, Employee 1 instructed Employee 2 to reverse the forklift to clear the forks. As Employee 2 reversed the forklift, the steel on top of the 2x4 shifted. Employee 1's index finger was caught between the 2x4 and the floor, resulting in amputation up to the fingernail.
Incident Summary
On November 1, 2021, a worker at Yinlun TDI LLC in MORTON, Illinois suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. 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.
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