Anheuser- Busch, InBev LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - MERRIMACK, New Hampshire
| Employer | Anheuser- Busch, InBev LLC |
| Address | 221 Daniel Webster Highway |
| City, State ZIP | MERRIMACK, New Hampshire 03054 |
| Report ID | 2022109358 |
| Event Date | October 25, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Elevators, hoists, aerial lifts, personnel platforms-except truck-mounted, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Machine platforms |
| Industry (NAICS) | 312120 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.82536, -71.48598 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was on a platform for a bottle filler. Next to the platform was a lift table used to lift pallets of bottle crown boxes; as the boxes were pulled from the pallet, the table raised the pallet. Between the platform and the lift table was a guardrail with sheet metal covering one side, acting as a backstop for the pallets. The employee was raising the platform to access a new box of crowns. A piece of wood from the pallet had become stuck under the guardrail, causing it to rise with the platform. The wood snapped. The guardrail fell back into place and pinched the employee s left middle finger against a bracket, causing a fracture and an amputation to the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On October 25, 2022, a worker at Anheuser- Busch, InBev LLC in MERRIMACK, New Hampshire suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with elevators, hoists, aerial lifts, personnel platforms-except truck-mounted, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was 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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