Naylor Pipe Company
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. - Amputations involving bone loss - CHICAGO, Illinois
| Employer | Naylor Pipe Company |
| Address | 1230 East 92nd Street |
| City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, Illinois 60619 |
| Report ID | 2024010215 |
| Event Date | January 9, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Pipes, tubes metal |
| Secondary Source | Shelves, shelving, racks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332996 |
| Inspection # | 1721692 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.72899, -87.59253 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on the side of stacked pipe to remove a chock, manually position the pipe, and hook a 16-foot metal cable sling around the north end of a pipe weighing approximately 2,500 lbs. After the employee removed the chock on the north end of the pipe, the pipe began to roll on the piling boards, causing it to fall off the rack and crush the employee's right leg. The employee was hospitalized, and their right leg was amputated below the knee.
Incident Summary
On January 9, 2024, a worker at Naylor Pipe Company in CHICAGO, Illinois suffered amputations involving bone loss to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with pipes, tubes 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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