Crystal Mitchell Excavating
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — ALTOONA, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Crystal Mitchell Excavating |
| Address | 1019 Old Mill Run Road |
| City, State ZIP | ALTOONA, Pennsylvania 16601 |
| Report ID | 20231110363 |
| Event Date | November 9, 2023 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Lamp posts, street lights |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238190 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.50000, -78.46000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was taking down the mast of a light. While the employee was cranking down the mast, the cables got twisted. The employee reached to guide the cables and the mast released causing the cables to tighten. The employee's fingers were caught between a cable and the spool and three fingers were amputated.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2023, a worker at Crystal Mitchell Excavating in ALTOONA, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with lamp posts, street lights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, 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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| Dec 14, 2016 | Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. | LEOMINSTER, Massachusetts | Amputations | Amp. |
| Feb 13, 2015 | Palermo Villa, Inc. | MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
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| Apr 25, 2018 | Silver Star Resources LLC | LONG ISLAND CITY, New York | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Jan 26, 2021 | Manitowoc Re-Manufacturing LLC | BAUXITE, Arkansas | Amputations | Amp. |
| Oct 21, 2019 | W.W. Williams Company LLC | HILLIARD, Ohio | Crushing injuries | 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.
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