Mid Island Steel Corp.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Amputations - MEDFORD, New York
| Employer | Mid Island Steel Corp. |
| Address | 295 Middle Island Rd. |
| City, State ZIP | MEDFORD, New York 11763 |
| Report ID | 2022065528 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2022 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part |
| Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Secondary Source | Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 |
| Inspection # | 1608099 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.83308, -72.99309 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was welding a bed plate (an L shaped attachment) to lift a steel I-beam from the floor onto several horses approximately 36" high. The I-beam, with the bed plate attachment, weighed approximately 1,500 lbs. The employee was using a remote operated overhead bridge crane to maneuver the beam. A single chain from the overhead trolley was used to lift the I-beam and at the end of the chain was a steel J hook. A one-ton clamp was hooked on the J hook. The clamp was then affixed to the bed plate of the I-beam. As the beam was lifted, the employee was using his left hand to guide the beam when the beam slipped from the clamp and fell approximately three feet to the ground. The employee's left hand was caught under the beam and the left index, middle, and ring fingers were amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2022, a worker at Mid Island Steel Corp. in MEDFORD, New York suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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