BEN HUR STEEL WORX LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Amputations - SAINT LOUIS, Missouri
| Employer | BEN HUR STEEL WORX LLC |
| Address | 5319 Shreve Avenue |
| City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, Missouri 63115 |
| Report ID | 2023087224 |
| Event Date | August 9, 2023 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Multiple leg locations, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Secondary Source | Cranes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 |
| Inspection # | 1677478 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.68445, -90.23701 |
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Incident Narrative
A 5,000-pound steel beam was stacked on a rack. As the rigging was released and the crane pulled the chain away from the load, it swung and struck/caught the beam. The beam and rack then began to roll toward an employee. The beam fell from the rollers and struck the employee, resulting in a right leg amputation at the mid-calf and a left leg amputation above the knee. Another employee was also injured but was not hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2023, a worker at BEN HUR STEEL WORX LLC in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri suffered amputations to the multiple leg locations, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., 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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