Salt City Constructors
Struck by object dropped by person — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — EAST SYRACUSE, New York
| Employer | Salt City Constructors |
| Address | 6755 Manlius Center Drive |
| City, State ZIP | EAST SYRACUSE, New York 13057 |
| Report ID | 2024099021 |
| Event Date | September 26, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object dropped by person |
| Source of Injury | Beams and rails metal |
| Secondary Source | Co-worker, supervisor current |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 |
| Inspection # | 1778928 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.06000, -76.05000 |
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Incident Narrative
Two employees were setting angle iron pieces against a rubber gasket on a concrete noise wall. The iron angle became stuck while the injured employee was pushing on the gasket. The second employee was lowering the iron while the injured employee was pushing on the gasket when the iron dropped two inches onto the concrete knee wall, crushing the injured employee's middle finger between the angle iron and the wall. The fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 26, 2024, a worker at Salt City Constructors in EAST SYRACUSE, New York suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by object dropped by person, with beams and rails metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 106 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object dropped by person" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object dropped by person 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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