American Erection, LLC
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Amputations — BRIDGEPORT, West Virginia
| Employer | American Erection, LLC |
| Address | 2200 Aviation Way |
| City, State ZIP | BRIDGEPORT, West Virginia 26330 |
| Report ID | 20211210515 |
| Event Date | December 7, 2021 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.29852, -80.23179 |
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Incident Narrative
At about 11:10 a.m. on December 7, 2021, an employee was working from a manlift to install x-bracing. Once the rod was in place, the employee prepared to move the manlift; the rod popped out and hit his right thumb, causing a partial amputation to the tip.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2021, a worker at American Erection, LLC in BRIDGEPORT, West Virginia suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 581 severe injury reports involving "Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, 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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