MetalTek International, Inc.
Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — PEVELY, Missouri
| Employer | MetalTek International, Inc. |
| Address | 8600 Commercial Boulevard |
| City, State ZIP | PEVELY, Missouri 63070 |
| Report ID | 2024109435 |
| Event Date | October 9, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Metal materials unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Elevators, hoists, lifts unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331513 |
| Inspection # | 1781751 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.29237, -90.39704 |
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Incident Narrative
On October 9, 2024, an employee was repositioning the end of a metal casting that was not attached to the hoist. The employee's left ring finger was crushed between the part and the work table, resulting in the amputation of their left ring fingertip.
Incident Summary
On October 9, 2024, a worker at MetalTek International, Inc. in PEVELY, Missouri suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c., with metal materials unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 149 severe injury reports involving "Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. 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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