Johns Manville
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Amputations — CLEBURNE, Texas
| Employer | Johns Manville |
| Address | 200 West Industrial |
| City, State ZIP | CLEBURNE, Texas 76031 |
| Report ID | 2022043194 |
| Event Date | April 11, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Overhead hoists, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327993 |
| Inspection # | 1591343 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.38563, -97.39527 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was using a hoist to move a roll of mat facing into place above a conveyor. The roll was attached to the hoist with a hook that cradles a mandrel bar that passes through the core of the roll. While lowering the roll, one side of the roll contacted a fall protection railing. The employee then began to readjust the roll's position using the hoist pendant control while simultaneously guiding the suspended load with his left hand. The collar on the mandrel bar dislodged and the roll began to tilt and fall toward the conveyor. The mandrel bar closest to the employee swung up and pinched their left ring fingertip against the lifting hook resulting in partial amputation of the distal phalanx.
Incident Summary
On April 11, 2022, a worker at Johns Manville in CLEBURNE, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with overhead hoists, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,153 severe injury reports involving "Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, 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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