Olympia Chimney Supply, Incorporated
Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — PITTSTON, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Olympia Chimney Supply, Incorporated |
| Address | 450 Centerpoint Boulevard |
| City, State ZIP | PITTSTON, Pennsylvania 18640 |
| Report ID | 2024065123 |
| Event Date | June 10, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached |
| Source of Injury | Hoppers except confined space |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.29000, -75.74000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was using a forklift to dump a hopper into a dumpster. The employee used his left hand to pull the lever on the hopper to release the materials into the dumpster while placing his right hand on the forks of the forklift. When the employee pulled the lever, the hopper jolted back and struck the employee's right hand, crushing his fingertips. The employee suffered amputation of the right index and middle fingertips.
Incident Summary
On June 10, 2024, a worker at Olympia Chimney Supply, Incorporated in PITTSTON, Pennsylvania suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached, with hoppers except confined space identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 63 severe injury reports involving "Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached 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.
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