Coil Processors, LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations, n.e.c. — LEWISVILLE, Texas
| Employer | Coil Processors, LLC |
| Address | 202 S. Railroad St. |
| City, State ZIP | LEWISVILLE, Texas 75057 |
| Report ID | 2022054009 |
| Event Date | May 9, 2022 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations, n.e.c. |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Cranes, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331221 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.04533, -96.98556 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to bring the 5-ton crane to the coil grabber to hook it up and move it. The coil grabber was still hooked onto another coil. The employee pushed the crane remote button up when his left hand became caught between the coil grabber and the crane hook, pinching his fingers. The employee pulled his hand away and skin on his fingers was removed. The employee also suffered an amputation of the left ring finger above the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On May 9, 2022, a worker at Coil Processors, LLC in LEWISVILLE, Texas suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations, n.e.c. to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with cranes, unspecified 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.
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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