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U.S. Dept of Justice

Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — BUTNER, North Carolina

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at U.S. Dept of Justice in BUTNER, North Carolina
Employer U.S. Dept of Justice
Address Federal Correctional Complex, Old NC Hwy 75, P. O. Box 1600
City, State ZIP BUTNER, North Carolina 27509
Report ID 20231110894
Event Date November 28, 2023
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate
Source of Injury Gates
Secondary Source High winds, gusts, turbulence
Industry (NAICS) 922140
GPS Coordinates 36.13000, -78.75000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was allowing a contractor through the pedestrian gate/door when the wind caught the chain link gate and caused it to swing closed. The employee's right ring finger was pinched in the lock/latch resulting in an amputation to the fingertip above the bone.

Incident Summary

On November 28, 2023, a worker at U.S. Dept of Justice in BUTNER, North Carolina suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with gates identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 568 severe injury reports involving "Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate 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.

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.

About This OSHA Report

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