Wabtec U.S. Rail, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Amputations - ERIE, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Wabtec U.S. Rail, Inc. |
| Address | 2901 East Lake Road |
| City, State ZIP | ERIE, Pennsylvania 16531 |
| Report ID | 2022043327 |
| Event Date | April 18, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part |
| Source of Injury | Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) |
| Secondary Source | Material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336510 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.15162, -80.02743 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee used a bridge crane to place a 12-foot long piece of bar stock onto a portable roller stand and a fixed roller table. The employee then disconnected the bar stock from the crane and began moving it along the rollers. The portable roller stand was not perpendicular to the bar stock, causing the bar stock to roll off the side. The employee put their hand out to direct the bar stock away from himself as it fell to the floor. His right middle fingertip was pinched and amputated between the bar stock and the fixed roller table.
Incident Summary
On April 18, 2022, a worker at Wabtec U.S. Rail, Inc. in ERIE, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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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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