Stanley Black and Decker

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — SEDALIA, Missouri

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Stanley Black and Decker in SEDALIA, Missouri
Employer Stanley Black and Decker
Address 1500 Waterloo Drive
City, State ZIP SEDALIA, Missouri 65301
Report ID 2022054139
Event Date May 11, 2022
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source of Injury Cranes, unspecified
Secondary Source Reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones
Industry (NAICS) 332439
GPS Coordinates 38.72000, -93.24000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was moving a coil of metal with a crane using a C-hook. As he was moving the hook, his left hand was caught between it and a second coil of metal on the floor. His middle finger was pinched between the spine of the C-hook and the edge of the metal coil on the floor. He suffered an amputation to the flesh at the tip of the finger, as well as a fracture to the fingertip.

Incident Summary

On May 11, 2022, a worker at Stanley Black and Decker in SEDALIA, Missouri suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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 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.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

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