VIS - Vega's Industrial Services, LLC
Struck by object or equipment dropped by other person — Amputations — BELLEVUE, Nebraska
| Employer | VIS - Vega's Industrial Services, LLC |
| Address | 1310 Fort Crook Road N |
| City, State ZIP | BELLEVUE, Nebraska 68005 |
| Report ID | 20221110430 |
| Event Date | November 30, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by other person |
| Source of Injury | Metal plates, metal panels |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811310 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.18187, -95.92973 |
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Incident Narrative
Three employees were removing equipment from an old fermentation room at a bakery. They were using two bakery dollies to remove metal plates from the floor of the room. One of them was holding one of the metal dollies with his right hand on the side of the dolly, as a plate was being centered on the two dollies. The plate slipped and struck his right thumb, which was amputated near the last joint.
Incident Summary
On November 30, 2022, a worker at VIS - Vega's Industrial Services, LLC in BELLEVUE, Nebraska suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by other person, with metal plates, metal panels identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 88 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object or equipment dropped by other person" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object or equipment dropped by other person injuries.
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| Sep 23, 2022 | Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. | OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma | Amputations | Amp. |
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| Jun 13, 2022 | International Steel & Counterweights LLC | YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| May 7, 2021 | Charles W. Pruitt Enterprises, Inc. | COMMERCE, Georgia | Amputations | Amp. |
| Apr 6, 2018 | ABB, Inc. | JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri | Amputations | Amp. |
| Apr 6, 2015 | Mobley Industrial Services, Inc. | MONT BELVIEU, Texas | Bruises, contusions | Hosp. |
| Jul 17, 2015 | Wolverine Services | PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Oct 17, 2015 | Austin Industrial | HOUSTON, Texas | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
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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