ANHEUSER-BUSCH, LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - SAINT LOUIS, Missouri
| Employer | ANHEUSER-BUSCH, LLC |
| Address | ONE BUSCH PLACE |
| City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, Missouri 63118 |
| Report ID | 2023043768 |
| Event Date | April 27, 2023 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Stacking machinery |
| Secondary Source | Crowbars |
| Industry (NAICS) | 312120 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.59627, -90.21125 |
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Incident Narrative
A maintenance employee was helping to troubleshoot a fault in the hoist on a bottle line de-palletizer. A broken sprocket needed to be removed in order to level the hoist. The machine was locked out/tagged out and the cover of the chain and sprocket was then removed. The employee used a pry bar to pull back and relieve the tension on the chain that was attached to the sprocket, in order to guide the sprocket out with his left hand. The pry bar slipped out and the chain snapped back, which caused the sprocket to shift. The employee's left middle finger was pinched between the chain and sprocket and the fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On April 27, 2023, a worker at ANHEUSER-BUSCH, LLC in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with stacking machinery 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.
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